Thread: ~*~*~*Julianas Mom's (Lexi) Lodge*~*~*~

Great intro and welcome to your lodge!

Glad your appointment went so well, that is great! I'm curious what the adjustment was as well?

Let's see, I've read The Bradley Method by Susan McCutcheon, The Thinking Woman's Guide, Birthing From Within, and DH is reading The Birth Partner right now.

The adjustment my dr made to my birth plan had to do with AROM. I had put that I didn't want AROM at all. She asked us if we would consider AROM if the baby was in distress and they felt it was necessary to go to internal monitoring. We said that we would prefer not to have AROM, but if baby really was in distress we wouldn't say no. It was the only thing she asked us to compromise on. I also made sure she knew that we wouldn't consent to AROM for any other reason, to speed up labor, etc.

Sounds like a great appointment. The compromise doesn't sound too bad either.
for a great appointment and (((NEGATIVE GBS))) vibes

Hey Lexi --

glad you had a great appointment today. Any chance we might see the birth plan?

totally curious, funny even with a great birth, there are plenty of changes I want to make for the 2nd time around (AROM for example, I let them break it before i started pushing, kind of wish that I hadn't done that now...)

i'm totally stalking your lodge every day, hoping you have a new post (kind of pathetic, but you are the one person I kind of know...) he he...

Jen

Sounds like you have a great doctor!

YAY welcome to your lodge, great intro and pics. I'm glad your doc was so receptive to your birth plan! sending you neg. vibes!!! I'm looking forward to sharing this journey with you!

I don't mind sharing my birth plan at all. Even though I already gave it to my dr. If anyone sees anything that maybe I want to rethink, please let me know. It's a pretty generic one, I got it off childbirth.org. I didn't want to make it too involved, but wanted to make my most impt wishes known.
Thanks for reading!


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.
**** Music of our choice.
**** Would prefer my own clothes to gown until close to delivery.
**** Would prefer not to have students, residents etc.
**** Would prefer to keep vaginal exams to a minimum.
**** Would prefer No AROM
**** Maintain mobility (Walking, rocking, up to bathroom, etc.)
**** Clear fluids.
**** Ice chips.
**** Heparin lock.
**** 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.).
**** Acupressure
Second Stage (Birth):
**** Choice of position
**** Spontaneous Bearing Down
**** Prefer to use people for leg support
**** I would prefer to tear than have an episiotomy, but please use compresses, massage and positioning.
**** I would like to deliver the placenta naturally, without pitocin or other drugs.

Baby Care:
**** Would prefer delay cord cutting, but can cut immediately if necessary.
**** Prefer partner to cut the cord.
****Delay the eye medication
****Breast feeding only
****No pacifiers or glucose water
****No separation of Mother & Baby
****Do not use baby wipes to clean baby after birth

Cesarean Birth:
**** Spinal/epidural anesthesia
**** Partner present
**** Video/Pictures taken
**** Explain the surgery as it's happening
**** Free one hand to touch the baby
**** Partner to cut the cord
**** Breast feeding in recovery room

Sick Baby:

**** 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

Great birth plan! I love that your Dr. agreed to leave a hand free if you needed a c-sec, mine just plain refused!

Sounds like a great plan. I am so excited for you. Cannot wait to hear about your journey.