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Birth Plan?

Nikki1219Nikki1219 member
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Talk to me about a planned c-section birth plan.

As I'm getting closer and closer I'm freaking out and wanting to have more control.  Before I didn't think I needed a birth plan.  All I really wanted was to be able to have an epidural when I asked for it and be able to have bonding time with the babies as soon as they/I are/am able.  

Now I'm feeling like I want something written out but all the guide sheets I've found online don't really apply to c-sections.  Because both babies are still breech there is really no chance of me having a vaginal birth at this point.  

Most birth plans I've seen are geared towards moms who don't want a lot of medical interventions and therefore must state that to the medical team.  I'm not that kind of mom and I'm just at a loss at what to do.

Does anyone have any resources, advice, or a copy of their c-section birth plan I could look at? 

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Re: Birth Plan?

  • FemShepFemShep member

    You can still have a plan for your medical team.  Just focus on things related more to baby care instead of L&D, like:

    -Will you be breastfeeding?

    -Do you want skin to skin warming?

    -When would you like visitors?

    -What about pacifiers?

     

    There's a good birth plan posted on the 3rd Tri board right now, and while much of it has to do with birth, there's a lot that talks about after too.  You may also want to check with your doc or hospital about how they handle c sections-there may be other choices you have too.

     Good luck! 

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  • magdalina.hmagdalina.h member

    I had 3 things on my birth plan

    1. Let MH cut the cord (OB cut it longer and then once he was at the warming table, he cut it to the "right" length)

    2. Let me hold him as soon as possible

    3. No formula or sugar water since I breastfed

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  • pepomntpatpepomntpat member

    During the c/s:

    Husband with me at all times

    At least one arm free to touch the baby (they didn't strap me down at all, just made me put my arms out)

    Allowed to take pictures and/or video

    You may want to ask about DH cutting the cord, having the curtain dropped so you can see LO coming out, etc.

    After:

    Baby with me at all times if possible. If not DH follows LO.

    BFing ASAP...no formula, no bottles, no paci

    Any interventions you want avoided or delayed (eye ointment, vaccinations, bath,etc.)  

    Discuss what flexibility you have with your OB ahead of time.  

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  • rockychryslerb2010rockychryslerb2010 member

    I was very disappointed with the OB who did my c-section, so these are the things I'm asking for next time:

    1 - tell me when my baby is born - I shouldn't have to ask if that is him / if he is out or wait to hear him cry all the way over at the warmer to know my baby is born

    2- I want to see / hold my baby as soon as possible, would like skin to skin as well

    3 - if #2 skin to skin is not possible in the OR, please put the warmer up by my head so I can watch / see him as they are finishing with me (with E, the wamer was by my feet so I couldn't see and DH was over there, but had a clear view of me on the table, so it was not ideal)

     

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  • mel101mel101 member
    imageabarton71809:

    I was very disappointed with the OB who did my c-section, so these are the things I'm asking for next time:

    1 - tell me when my baby is born - I shouldn't have to ask if that is him / if he is out or wait to hear him cry all the way over at the warmer to know my baby is born

    2- I want to see / hold my baby as soon as possible, would like skin to skin as well

    3 - if #2 skin to skin is not possible in the OR, please put the warmer up by my head so I can watch / see him as they are finishing with me (with E, the wamer was by my feet so I couldn't see and DH was over there, but had a clear view of me on the table, so it was not ideal)

     

     

    Did not think of the specifics of #3 but I'm going to do that:) Thank you for the idea

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  • mommytoconnormommytoconnor member
    You can make your birth plan anything you want it to be.  Keep in mind that because you are having csection not everything may be able to be done.  Things to think about are if you are breastfeeding, will you allow baby to have pacifier, If you will want eye ointment and Vit K, Hep B.  You will also need to declare who you want in the OR, Recovery room with you.  Typically you can have one person with you.
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