BIRTH PLAN FOR XXXX Family
Hey Eutra! here is my entire birthplan. It covers both the HB and possible transfer. A great tip that my IMs gave me was that the highly important stuff was better written in red. that has a better chance of being noticed and actually read in the event of transfer ITMS.
MIDWIVES: XXXX and XXXX
POST-DATES: Consult with IM at 42 weeks and possibly refer to maternity outpatients at RWH for monitoring.
GROUP B STREP: No swab test, and monitor as necessary for signs of infection.
PROM: Allow natural initiation of labour and follow basic hygiene measures. Keep aware of possible infection.
PRE-LABOUR: DH to provide support through calmbirth techniques and massage; keep hydrated and focus on carbohydrates for energy. Keep resting.
WILDCARDS: Possible impacts of last birth and postnatal experience, recent death of my Grandmother. Working to approach these scenarios through calmbirth techniques and with our psychologist XXXX.
VAGINAL EXAMS: No.
AROM: No.
USE OF WATER: Use of birth pool and shower (latter especially for pre-labour/early labour).
OBSERVATIONS: Use of Doppler.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO: Yes.
PRESENCE OF SIBLINGS: Yes! If at night, DD1 to be woken in time for her to accustom to the situation and surroundings before the baby arrives. This will mean a cup of milk and some quiet one on one time (read a book). If Mum is present this will be her role.
PAIN MANAGEMENT: Calmbirth breathing techniques, relaxation and visualisations; as well as water, massage and acupressure. Open to water injections.
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCE am I to be administered Opiods. Have an allergic reaction.
FOOD: DH will prepare a feast! Also plenty of snack foods (nut mixes, biscuits, chocolate, jellybeans etc). Tea, coffee as well as juices and water.
HOT PACKS: Yes.
Have wheatbags, hot water bottles and washers.
EPISIOTOMY: No.
DISCOVERING GENDER: For DH and myself to ‘discover’
PARTNER ASSISTING BIRTH: Yes.
THIRD STAGE: Physiological Third Stage, lotus birth.
USE OF OXYTOCICS: No.
CUTTING OF CORD: DH and DD1 (if she is still keen).
DISPOSAL OF PLACENTA: Keeping placenta for the garden!
WARMTH FOR BABY: Singlets, beanies, terrytowels, socks and onsies. As well as heating in the house.
RESUSCITATION OF BABY: To be kept informed at all times of processes and happenings. Wish to remain in eye contact with baby.
VITAMIN K: Yes.
UNEXPECTED OUTCOMES AT BIRTH: To be kept informed at all times and given time to discuss options with birth support team.
In the event of baby born still, we wish for the birth and time after birth to be respected as any ‘normal’ birth. Dim lighting, quiet voices and respect of the baby. We will want to hold, dress and bathe baby ourselves and all weights and measurements to be taken at a later time and in our presence. Photography is crucial as are hand and foot prints. To be given as much time to spend with baby and not to be rushed in saying goodbye and leaving baby.
TRANSFER: Under midwife advice. Have ambulance cover. As much administrative details to be dealt with by persons other than myself if possible.
INSTRUMENTAL DELIVERY: No.
C-SECTION:
• Presence of both my midwife and DH in theatre. I CANNNOT be separated from DH and this is to be made paramount.
• In the event of spinal block c-section: given immediate skin to skin contact and opportunity to breastfeed.
• In the event that I am unable to hold my baby, she is to be given to my husband for skin to skin contact.
• Delayed weigh and measure until first contact and feed.
• Baby to accompany me to recovery.
• If baby needs special assistance, DH to follow her with our support midwife and photos to be taken to show me in recovery. In this scenario, my primary midwife will follow me into recovery.
• Information regarding baby’s status is to remain open at all times.
BABY CARE: Priority on rooming-in. No artificial feeds. No separation and first bath and dress by parents.
It is PARAMOUNT and of upmost PRIORITY that I am NOT to separated from my husband. It is a trigger for my PTSD and therefore NEEDS to respected and avoided AT ALL COSTS.
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