My birth Plan

 Birth Plan

General Information :
Name: Eva A Verissimo
Husbands Name: Nyron A Gordon
Baby’s name : Tulá Leonora Gordon
Due Date: 30/10/2009
Allergies: N/A
Blood Type: B+
Rh Factor: N/A
Hospital/Birthing Center where you plan to deliver:   St Thomas Home from home unit.
Labor induction/augmentation :
If I go past my due date if baby and I's health is not at risk, I would prefer not to be induced.
I would prefer trying the following methods to induce labor:
* Breast Stimulation * Castor oil * Herbs * Walking * Sexual Intercourse * Hot bath
Environment :
I would like the following to be present during labor: Nyron Gordon
I would like the following to be present during actual birth: Nyron Gordon
I would like to bring music. I would prefer dim lighting/candles. I would like to wear my own clothes. I would prefer to stay in one room during labor, birth, and post delivery if available. I would like to be able to walk around, mobility is important to me. I do not want any students present during labour or birth.
Equipment :
I would like the following equipment available to me. If unavailable,  I would like to bring them with me, if possible.
* Birthing bed * Birthing ball * Birthing stool * Beanbag * Birthing pool or tub * Shower
Preparation :
I would prefer not to be given an enema
I would prefer to be able to eat and drink during labor. I would prefer no IV unless absolutely necessary.
Monitoring :
I would prefer no monitoring to be done if there are no signs of distress. I would prefer external monitoring if monitoring is necessary.
Anesthesia - Pain medication/Pain relief :
I would prefer to try laboring without pain medication.  I will ask if I would like something for pain.  Please do not ask me.
I intend on using a Tens machine. Gas and Air. Massage.
First Stage of Labor :
I do not want to be separated from my partner during labor or birth. I would like no time limits on laboring and prefer labor not to be augmented unless  medically necessary. I would prefer my water not be broken during labor. I would prefer vaginal exams kept to a minimum. I would like encouragement throughout labor. I would like to be kept informed and involved in all decision making.
Episiotomy :
I'd prefer not to have an episiotomy unless absolutely necessary.
Second Stage of Labor :
I would like to be able to try any position comfortable during pushing. I would like no time limits on pushing. I do not want to be rushed to push. I would like counting to help me push.
Third stage of Labour: I would prefer a natural third stage of labour
After Birth :
I would like photos taken as soon as baby is born. I would like my partner to catch the baby if baby is delivered in water. I would like to have baby placed on my chest immediately after birth. I would like to have my partner ASKED if he would like to cut the cord. I would like to wait on cutting the umbilical cord until it stops pulsating. I would like to have baby's first bath/wash and assessment to be done in my presence. I do not wish to see my placenta after birth. Please do not show it to me. I would like baby handed to Nyron Gordon while I am being looked after after birth. I would like baby to room in with me. I would like baby in her own clothes/towel/blanket. I would like Nyron Gordon to change baby’s first nappy. I would like to be discharged as soon as possible.
Cesarian Section :
I would like to avoid a c-section if possible. If c-section is necessary, I would like my partner present I would like to touch baby after birth. I would like partner to hold baby after birth. I would like screen lowered so I can view birth. I would like to breastfeed baby as soon as possible.
Breastfeeding :
I would like baby straight onto breast, but I have milk available in case unable to breastfeed.
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