This plan represents our preferences; however we recognise that in the event of unforeseen difficulties it may need to be re-negotiated. Please discuss all options with us, should the need arise. We would then like the opportunity to contemplate our options without the presence of any medical staff. We would like the birth experience to be respectful and private as we know this is conducive to a successful birth, with minimal interruptions, quiet voices and dimmed lighting.
We’re hoping for a natural childbirth without unnecessary interventions or the use of drugs.
• I would like to use warm water, massage and music to help me deal with pain. I would also like access to a bath/shower.
• I am aware of the pain relief that is available, please do not offer it.
• I do not consent to the presence of medical or midwifery students.
• I do not consent to continuous fetal monitoring except in a genuine medical emergency. I am happy with intermittent monitoring.
• Unless there is a medical emergency, i do not consent to vaginal examinations. If i wish to have the progress of my dilation checked, i will ask.
• I do not consent to medical augmentation except in an emergency.
• I would like to be able to move freely and assume the positions i choose in order to deal with the pain.
• I consent to an episiotomy only if my baby or I am in immediate and real danger.
• I do not consent to an assisted birth. Please discuss all options with me at the time.
• During crowning i would like to be offered the chance to feel the baby's head.
• Unless there are medical reasons why he cannot, we would like Anthony to "catch" the baby.
• I would like to wait until the umbilical cord stops pulsating, before it is clamped and cut, by Anthony.
• I consent to having the syntometrine injection for third stage management. I would like this to be given after the cord has been clamped and/or cut.
• I would like Anthony to place our baby on my chest immediately after birth.
• I would like for all newborn procedures to wait until I have had time to bond with and breastfed our baby.
• We would like to be left alone as long as possible to optimise bonding with our child.
In the event that a caeserian becomes medically necessary –
• Anthony is to be present with me at all times.
• I will be using my music player during the surgery.
• I would like the screen to be down so that we can witness the birth.
• All discussion is to be respectful and minimal - only what is required medically to keep us informed.
• Unless prevented by medical emergency, I would like my baby to be placed on my chest while you complete the procedure.
• I would like the operating surgeon to ensure that a double layer suture is used and not a single layer in order to improve my chances for a future VBAC.
• Again, we wish for the cord to stop pulsating before clamping for reasons aforementioned.
• I also wish to have the opportunity to breastfeed our baby in recovery.
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