Is it redundant to say both of the following in my birth plan:
-I would like to have a heparin or saline lock if required
-I do not want an IV unless I become dehydrated
Or should I just say the part about no IV and accept the hep lock if they require it. My doctor is on board for the no IV but I never asked if hep lock is required. My birth plan is more for the nurses than anything. He and I are pretty much on the same page about everything.
Obviously I'm at the end of the road here. I'm starting to micromanage everything!
Re: Birth plan question RE: hep lock/IV (redundancy)
I like this suggestion.
I think you should say
" I do not want IV fluids unless I become dehydrated , but I am fine with having a hep-lock. "
The inital way you posted it is confusing.
I agree!