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Birth planning

Only you know the birth you want. Getting clear about your birth philosophy helps you and your support people be aware of your needs and preferences. Spend some time exploring your vision of birth; what is the birth environment you want to create? Who will attend your birth? What will help you feel safe and secure? How will you cope with pain? Write out your thoughts and feelings about the following topics. This will help you fully explore your philosophy of birth. Make your "Birth Plan" a communication tool for your birth team. To that end, make it one page.

Include:
  1. Any medical concerns regarding your health (allergies, conditions, etc.)
  2. Who is attending the birth
  3. What support means to you (I feel supported when...)
  4. What kind of communication supports you (informative vs. need-to-know)
  5. What is a supportive environment to you
  6. Newborn Care
  7. Emergency Plan

 

 

EXAMPLE

Important Issues, Fears, Concerns:

Labor preference for First stage

  • Coping with pain
  • Support: physical, emotional
  • Support: environment

Preferences for Second Stage

  • Positioning
  • When to go to your Birth Place (if not at home)
  • Pushing Efforts
  • Welcoming baby
  • Birth and postpartum healing/support

Other Important issues regarding labor and birth:

Unexpected labor events

  • Complicated or prolonged labor or fetal problems
  • Unexpected outcomes: Transport/Medical/Surgical interventions

Postpartum

  • I plan to breastfeed
  • Concerns, questions, needs, visitors
  • Comfort measures
  • Educational Needs


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