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Making A Birth Plan
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As I am doing some reading, the phrase "birth plan" keeps coming up. I have no idea how to write up a birth plan. Will my doctor help me to make one? Once I have a plan set, will I be able to change it when it is time to deliver?
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Friday 19th of February 2010 05:41:43 PM
A birth plan is made to help you make decisions about the way you want to have your birth handled and the choices you want regarding pain relief and assisted delivery. It is to help the midwives know how to give you the birth you want, but bear in mind it doesn't always go to plan. Your local midwife will help you write one up, or try googling it to get a template to complete.You can always change your mind once in labour as the birth plan isn't set in stone.
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Tuesday 2nd of March 2010 04:56:32 AM
Hi, there is a site that can help make a "birth plan" http://www.birthplan.com/ inclusive premit print copies to hand in your hospital, your doctor and bring with you. Why not take a look?!
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Tuesday 2nd of March 2010 07:48:43 AM
All a "birth plan" is how you want things to go when you deliver. For example: You may be opposed to the use of pain medication or an epidural. Who do you want to be with you. Do you want to use a midwife and have your child at home, or do want to be in a hospital setting. Do you want to breast feed, I'm sure you can come up with hundreds of other details. This is a totally flexible plan, so don't get upset if something happens that changes your birth plan. There are many things that can happen and force you to move on to plan B. If you do choose to breast feed, make sure that your OB and the nurse that will be overseeing the process know of your plans so they don't give they don't start the little one on a bottle. Be prepared for something to force you to change your plan. I was all set to have natural childbirth, but my little guy didn't want to come out. They tried to induce me for 3 days, and he still wouldn't come out. After I threatened to castrate my OB, they finally broke my water. By then, I was too exhausted to handle natural childbirth. It is a good idea to make a wish list, but don't get too upset if your plan falls through. The bottom line is that plan or no plan, the baby will come out.
Write down how you want things to do, what kinds of medication you cab take, if you want your baby to stay in the room with you or in the nursery. Just don't obsess over this. A
Birthing plan is your wish list. Chances are, something will come up that isn't on the list. Make out your birth plan (wish list), but don't freak out when it doesn't all go according to plan--it hardly ever does. I wish you a swift delivery and healthy mommy and chid. This is going to happen whether you have a plan or not, and it will be okay.
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Saturday 6th of March 2010 06:10:13 AM
When I did my birth plan, I spoke to my obstetrician, pediatrician, friends who experience having a baby and my mother. I asked all about delivery and what should be and what should not be. From there I was able to make my own birth plan and discussed it with my husband.
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