Our Birth Plan
Mother-to-be:Jennifer
Partner:Sandy
Due Date:10/10/2003
Practitioner:Dr Isabelle Delisle
Place of Birth:IWK Grace Hospital
This birth plan is intended to express the preference and desires we have for the birth of our baby. It is not intended to be a script. We fully realize that situations may arise such that our plan cannot and should not be followed. However, we hope that barring any extenuating circumstances, you will be able to keep us informed and aware of our options. Thank you.
First Stage (Labor):- Dim Lights.
- Peace and Quiet.
- Would prefer not to have students, residents etc.
- Maintain mobility (Walking, rocking, up to bathroom, etc.)
- Eat and drink to comfort.
- Ice chips.
- Heparin lock.
- IV fluids.
- Intermittent Monitoring (ACOG Standards) with an external monitor.
- Please do not offer me pain medications, I will ask for them if I want them.
- Relaxation techniques (breathing, focusing, etc.).
- Positioning as desired.
- Water (Shower or Tub).
- Heat or Cold packs.
- Massage (back, foot, counter pressure, etc.).
- I would prefer to use natural methods to start labor.
- Choice of position
- Directed Bearing Down
- Birth/Squat Bar
- I would prefer no episiotomy, but please use compresses, massage and positioning.
- Cut cord immediately
- Prefer partner to cut the cord
- Delay the eye medication
- Breast feeding only
- No pacifiers or glucose water
- No separation of Mother & Baby
- General anesthesia
- Partner present
- Explain the surgery as it's happening
- Partner to cut the cord
- Breast feeding in recovery room
- Breast feeding as soon as possible
- Unlimited visitation for parents
- Handling the baby (Kangaroo care, holding, care of, etc.)
- If the baby is transported to another facility, move us as soon as possible