Birth Plan

7/11/07

It was hard to make a birth plan because the programs I used with Alex, Cameron, Bella, & Zack was mainly goaled towards hospital birth so I edit it as best as I could for a homebirth





Birth Plan of Danielle T





Mother-to-be: Danielle M. T. Partner: Darin T.
Due Date: 09/29/2007
Midwife: Kami D. Place of Birth: Home Birth,

Other healthcare provider: Dr. Michael C.


Back up hospital : E. Jefferson General Hospital


Other's at the birth: My four children, Alexander, Cameron, Isabella, & Zackariah






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):


Maintain mobility (Walking, rocking, up to bathroom, etc.)
Eat and drink to comfort.
I do not plan to use any pain medications.
Relaxation techniques (breathing, focusing, etc.).
Positioning as desired.
Water (Shower or Tub).
Heat or Cold packs.
Massage (back, foot, counter pressure, etc.).

Induction:

I would prefer to use natural methods to start labor if induction is required.


Second Stage (Birth):

Choice of position
Spontaneous Bearing Down
I plan to give birth in the birthing tub, however I would like to push wherever I feel best and is safest for baby and I.


Baby Care:

Delay the cord cutting
Prefer my daughter, Isabella to cut the cord.
No eye medication
Breast feeding only
No pacifiers or glucose water
No separation of Mother & Baby

Transportation:

If Transportation is needed I would like to be transported to my back-up Hospital East Jefferson general Hospital in the care of my back up Dr. Dr. Cohen and his staff. If baby and I are not in danger you may stay for support.

Sick Baby:
Breast feeding as soon as possible
Unlimited visitation for parents.