I've been thinking about my birth plan.
I've never really been this educated on birth before & there are alot of things I would like to change, I'm just hoping for your help remembering them!

Firstly, I would like to delay cord clamping.

I would like an active birth. I was strapped to monitors with DS & couldn't move. I don't think being such a small hospital that wireless monitors would be available, so what other options are there? DS was distressed, I had mecconium in my waters & thats why he was monitored, but does it need to be continuous monitoring if it was to happen again??

I haven't thought much about my placenta yet. All my friends have theirs in the backs of their freezers, I never thought about keeping it before & I'm not real sure about keeping it now. I like the idea, but just haven't thought about it yet.
I've never had a problem with getting skin to skin or breastfeeding when baby is ready before, so I shouldn't this time.

What else is there I should consider? I'm thinking of limiting internal examination to just one on arrival for my own knowledge, but I'm not sure. Curiosity makes me want at least one, but I worry I'll ask for another one. I'd rather rely on my body though iykwim.

I haven't birthed in this hospital before, but have 100% support from my gp/ob. I'm sure that he'll support my wishes, but there's not a huge chance he'll even be there for the birth.
Its pretty relaxed here. I don't book into the hospital til about 30 weeks. Small area near Coffs, most people go up to Coffs. I did with my first 2, but 1 hour vs 15 minutes. I want to be close to home this time.

So, how do I do this? I've always just gone into labour thinking 'as natural as possible' & always had great mw's who tried their best to help me with that. Until I scream at them that I can't do gas, & that I need pethidine... 10 minutes before birth, lol!

Any help, suggestions you guys could offer would be great

Oh & vit k & hep B will be done, so not worried about anything there