Below is my birth plan. Please let me know what you think and if there is anything I've missed.
We are planning a vaginal hospital water birth without intervention, but, should circumstances dictate, we are willing to consider other options so long as we are fully informed of the advantages and disadvantages.
Labor Wishes
1.We would like to have a "natural birth" - avoiding all medication if possible (including, but not limited to, Pitocin, IV, epidural, etc.). If an event should arrive where medication would be needed, we would like discussion of alternatives and consequences, and some private time for discussion.
2.We would especially like to avoid labor induction (Pitocin). I would prefer to initially try other methods of induction (i.e. changing positions, walking, nipple stimulation, cervical ripening, etc.)
3.We would like the absolute minimum of time attached to monitoring.
4.During labor, we would like the ability to: walk freely, use the shower and labor tub, change positions throughout, have access to clear liquids, have a quiet and encouraging environment, and avoid an IV and excess vaginal exams.
Delivery Wishes
1.We would like the baby to be placed on the mother's chest immediately after birth in order to "bond" and nurse. As well, we would like any tests done to the baby while placed on the mother's chest.
2. I would rather risk a tear than have an episiotomy. I have done exercises to minimize the risk.
3.We would like for the baby?s father to cut the cord. He would like to wait to cut the cord until after it has stopped pulsating or a minimum of five minutes has elapsed.
4. We plan to take photographs / video the birth.
5 .We would like all procedures done at bedside. We would also prefer the baby to "room in" full-time.
6. We would like to delay the eye drops until after the mother has attempted to breastfeed.
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