Writing a birth plan

[Bentleysmommy18]

So I want to write a birth plan because last time was not how I wanted it to be at all!!

What would be good things to include in a birth plan and what would be the best way to write it?

I know I don't want anyone in the room but my husband and the necessary amount of nurses/doctors

I don't want epidural for sure!
I wanna go as long as possible without Iv meds or anything like that
No catheter
And I don't want to be induced using medication!!

That's all I got so far lol

[knufrio]

Purplediva I'm a nurse my self, which is why we think alike. For a normal person I'm sure it does come off as bothersome but we are just doing our jobs to ensure to comfort and safety of our patients.

[purplediva]

As a Nurse.I smile when I read the above coment!!! U Should be glad that you were checked on frequently to make sure u are safe.I understand that you were tired and I suggest u tell ur nurse nxt time to give u rest time.I kno of a lady that died after having a baby coz she was not monitored closely and was bleeding.I hope and pray we all have safe labor and delivery.

[knufrio]

Keep in mind complications after giving birth are very common and that's why the nurses are always in with you. They need to assess you and baby to make sure everything is going well, its not meant to be bothersome

[mckaylas_momma1018]

I know I dont want an epidural but want pain meds, only hubby in the room, give baby to me after she is born, no catheter, don't wake me up if baby and I are sleeping for any reason, no formula unless I request it and definitely no bottle feeding, leave baby in the room at all times (unless for the NICU), discharge me asap

my first birth went fine but I was kept awake for 2 days because the nurses wouldnt let me sleep... they wanted to know why I wasnt eating, what I wanted to eat, take my blood, blah blah blah... I got pissed and this time I WILL say something about wanting a hands off apprach after she is born

[knufrio]

It really was devastating and I'd hate anyone else to have to go through that

[knufrio]

Just make sure you include what you are willing to do should there be issues (specify issues) I saw a woman who's baby died because baby was in distress (nuchal chord) and she refused monitoring and refused a csection

[MamaMacMurtry]

Don't let the doctors pressure you into ANYTHING you don't want. Do your research & inform yourself as much as possible. Make your birthing plan clear-make sure you have a copy for you, your husband & the doctors. I am adamant about wanting a natural birth-no meds or external assistance whatsoever unless absolutely necessary. If we have a boy, I do not want him circumsized under any circumstances. I don't want the baby given formula unless I don't produce milk. I only want my husband in the room & I want immediate skin to skin. We want to bank cord blood (if we can afford it). The list goes on & on!! Just be informed & stick to your guns. It is illegal for them to do anything you (or your husband in the event that you are unconscious) don't agree to.

[knufrio]

I'd keep it light... The general rule (at least at the hospital) is whenever a woman comes in with a birth plan there is a good chance something will go wrong and it won't be followed. So don't go too crazy, they commonly don't work out

[medicmommy88]

Google birth plan templates. I found several that were broken up into different categories and included things I never would have thought of. I typed up my own. I broke it up into the different categories. I hope this helps. Good luck and congratulations

[loveontop2014]

I'm going to include for our son to not be given a pacifier. I want skin to skin immediately. Only give him formula if, for whatever reason, I am not able to breastfeed. And I had other things, but of course can't remember now (wonderful pregnancy brain). :) Good luck and best wishes!