The
Birth Plan of
!@#$%^&* Prenovost-Larragoitiy
Mother: Carly Larragoitiy
Due Date: July 29th 2013
Father: Jared Prenovost
Location: Lisa Ross Womens Birthing Center
Labor induction/augmentation
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I'd prefer to
NOT be medically induced if I go past my due date.
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I'd prefer to
have options of natural induction such as: Breast Stimulation, Walking, Sexual
Intercourse, and/or Herbs
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I would like
to discuss laboring at home as long as possible
Environment
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I would like
my husband Jared Prenovost and my sister Kayla Larragoitiy present during all
stages of labor AND the birth of my son.
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I'd prefer dim
lighting or natural lighting only if it's daylight.
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I would like
to wear my own clothes as long as possible.
·
I'd like the
option to walking around and change positions as I please. Mobility is
important to me.
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I'd like my
sister and/or Husband to take photos and video as they wish.
Equipment
I would like the following offered
to me as options:
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Birthing Bed
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Birthing Ball
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Birthing Pool
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Shower
Preparation
·
I would prefer
NOT to be given an enema
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I would prefer
to eat and drink during labor
·
I would prefer
NO IV's unless absolutely necessary.
Monitering
·
I would prefer
limited monitoring if possible
·
I would like
external monitoring if needed
Pain Management
·
I do NOT want
to be offered any pain medications
·
I'd like the
options of natural pain management
·
I'd like to
try breathing techniques, massage, distraction techniques, and water(pool,
shower)
·
I'd like to
walk as much as possible
First Stage of Labor:
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I do NOT want
to be separated from my partner during labor or birth
·
I would like
the option of returning home if my labor is NOT progressing
·
I'd prefer
vaginal exams be kept to a minimum
·
I would like encouragement throughout my labor
Episiotomy
·
I'd prefer NOT
to have an episiotomy
·
To prevent
tearing, I'd like to try hot compresses, perineal massages, and encourage me
to breath properly to slow down crowning.
Second Stage of Labor:
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I'd like to
touch my baby's head when he crowns
·
I'd like to be
free with positions that I find most comfortable
·
I'd like no
time limit on pushing
·
I'd like
coaching by one midwife
After Birth
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I'd like to
catch my son and bring him up to my chest immediately
·
I'd like to
delay cutting the cord till it stop pulsing completely
·
I'd like to
give my Husband the option to cut the cord
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I'd like to
delay all newborn assessment testing as long as possible
·
I'd like ALL
baby's assessment's done in my presence.
·
Please do not
administer eye drops to my baby, I am willing to sign a formal waiver if need
be.
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Please do not
administer vitamin K to my baby, I am willing to sign a formal waiver if need
be.
·
I prefer any
immunizations be postponed to a later time
·
I'd like to
birth my placenta naturally and have it placed into a fridge. I have plans for
my placenta to be picked up and encapsulated.
·
Under NO
circumstance will anyone be allowed to retract my sons foreskin. I will take
care of all diaper changes
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As long as
baby and I are healthy, I want my son in the room with me at all times.
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I'd like to be
confident in breastfeeding and our latch before being discharged
·
I'd like to be
discharged as soon as possible
Feeding
·
I would prefer
to breastfeed
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I do NOT want
my baby to have a pacifier
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I do NOT want
my baby given formula or sugar water
·
I do NOT want
my baby given a bottle
Circumcision
·
I do NOT want
my son to be circumcised
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Do NOT retract
my sons foreskin for ANY reason.
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All diaper
changes and exams will be done in the presence of myself or my husband
I'd like thank every staff member
for all the help and patience everyone had with my craziness Thank you for the
encouragement and bring my son earthbound healthy and happy.
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Did I leave anything out that's important? I plan on writing another "Plan B" birth plan in case I must be transferred to a hospital as well.
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