birth plan
Agreeing on a Birth Plan
QUESTION
My partner wants a hospital birth complete with an OB/GYN. My preference is a home birth with a midwife but I was willing to compromise on using a birth center. He's not budging.
What are some ways that I can help him move away from this sterile birth experience to one that I'm more comfortable with other than just telling him "I'm not doing it!" and creating another war?
I get that is how his sisters and friends' wives delivered but this is MY birth experience, too!
DaniHypnobirth Tip: Why Create a Birth Plan
A good Birth Plan is essential, and in many hospitals they will genuinely try to accommodate your wishes. If you have your midwife or doctor sign it ahead of time, make a few copies, leave one with the doctor or midwife and take a few copies with you to the hospital, then you already have "permission" to get what you want. Read "Hypnobirth Tip#3: Why Create a Birth Plan" to learn more.
What to Expect at the Hospital
You have a million questions about labor. How long will labor last? How bad is the pain going to be? Can I really do this? There is no way to know the answers to these questions in advance, but you can learn about certain procedures now, that will help you feel ready for what lies ahead.
Hypnobirth Tip #8: Getting Everything You Want
We, as women need to be very proactive in order to have the kind of gentle and serene birth that we dream of, taking responsibility for educating ourselves about choices, and informed consent while in labor. There is much to know about how to get what you want.
Hypnobirth Tip#4: A Sample Birth Plan
A sample birth plan based on the preferences of a typical hypno-birthing couple. Yours may vary, but consider the length and format as a guide. 2 pages is the longest it should be, and using bullet points or small paragraphs will help ensure it gets read.
Hypnobirth Tip #3: Why Create a Birth Plan
In today's birthing atmosphere, we have to be proactive in getting what we want for our own labors -- you'll be wise not to give up the responsibility for the decisions made in your labor to others, because if you do, it is unlikely you will have the birth experience you so want for yourself and your baby.
Questions to Ask Your Hospital
If you feel strongly about delivering at one particular hospital, then you will have to select a doctor who is affiliated with that particular institution. The OB/GYN department can provide you with a list of doctors for you to select from.
PUSH: Plan 20 From Outer Space
Write up a "birth plan... We've been pretty thorough. These 20 wishes are all well and good, but the truth is, we have no idea what we're getting into. If we succeed in even 10, and have a healthy baby, I'll consider it a success.
What to Expect at the Hospital
You have a million questions about labor. How long will labor last? How bad is the pain going to be? Can I really do this? There is no way to know the answers to these questions in advance, but you can learn about certain procedures now, that will help you feel ready for what lies ahead.
PUSH: Plan 20 From Outer Space
Write up a "birth plan... We've been pretty thorough. These 20 wishes are all well and good, but the truth is, we have no idea what we're getting into. If we succeed in even 10, and have a healthy baby, I'll consider it a success.
Questions to Ask Your Hospital
If you feel strongly about delivering at one particular hospital, then you will have to select a doctor who is affiliated with that particular institution. The OB/GYN department can provide you with a list of doctors for you to select from.
Hypnobirth Tip#4: A Sample Birth Plan
A sample birth plan based on the preferences of a typical hypno-birthing couple. Yours may vary, but consider the length and format as a guide. 2 pages is the longest it should be, and using bullet points or small paragraphs will help ensure it gets read.
Hypnobirth Tip #3: Why Create a Birth Plan
In today's birthing atmosphere, we have to be proactive in getting what we want for our own labors -- you'll be wise not to give up the responsibility for the decisions made in your labor to others, because if you do, it is unlikely you will have the birth experience you so want for yourself and your baby.
Hypnobirth Tip #8: Getting Everything You Want
We, as women need to be very proactive in order to have the kind of gentle and serene birth that we dream of, taking responsibility for educating ourselves about choices, and informed consent while in labor. There is much to know about how to get what you want.
Hypnobirth Tip: Why Create a Birth Plan
A good Birth Plan is essential, and in many hospitals they will genuinely try to accommodate your wishes. If you have your midwife or doctor sign it ahead of time, make a few copies, leave one with the doctor or midwife and take a few copies with you to the hospital, then you already have "permission" to get what you want. Read "Hypnobirth Tip#3: Why Create a Birth Plan" to learn more.
Agreeing on a Birth Plan
QUESTION
My partner wants a hospital birth complete with an OB/GYN. My preference is a home birth with a midwife but I was willing to compromise on using a birth center. He's not budging.
What are some ways that I can help him move away from this sterile birth experience to one that I'm more comfortable with other than just telling him "I'm not doing it!" and creating another war?
I get that is how his sisters and friends' wives delivered but this is MY birth experience, too!
Dani
