Birth Plan
Well, my midwife asked me to give her a copy of my birth plan, so I finally sat down and wrote one out.
We turned it in yesterday - at a much better, more supportive appointment - and she 'approved' it. She was very encouraging. I titled it "birthing preferences" because, really, who are we kidding?
So, for your reading pleasure (I know, you've been waiting with bated breath, haven't you?):
Recognizing that any or all medical intervention may become necessary at some point during labor and delivery, I would prefer for the first course of action at any time to be non-invasive and non-drug related.
For example:
I would like to be as mobile as possible during labor.
I want as few vaginal exams as possible.
I would prefer not to have an epidural, however I do wish to be informed when my window of opportunity for an epidural is closing so that I may make a decision at that time.
I would prefer not to have an episiotemy.
Comments
Hi Mara! Those phrases from your birth plan sound great! Plus, having your husband and a doula and/or your mom there are such great factors for a satisfying, empowering , happy, healthy, beautiful, birth experience! Yay! -Char
Posted by: Char | March 28, 2007 6:15 PM
Okay, now I know what I am working with. Thanks.
Posted by: Ma | March 28, 2007 6:20 PM