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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Rough Draft of my Birth Plan


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

·        I'd prefer to NOT be medically induced if I go past my due date.
·        I'd prefer to have options of natural induction such as: Breast Stimulation, Walking, Sexual Intercourse, and/or Herbs
·        I would like to discuss laboring at home as long as possible

Environment

·        I would like my husband Jared Prenovost and my sister Kayla Larragoitiy present during all stages of labor AND the birth of my son.
·        I'd prefer dim lighting or natural lighting only if it's daylight.
·        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.
·        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:
·        Birthing Bed
·        Birthing Ball
·        Birthing Pool
·        Shower

Preparation

·        I would prefer NOT to be given an enema
·        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:
·        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:
·        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
·        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
·        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.
·        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
·        As long as baby and I are healthy, I want my son in the room with me at all times.
·        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
·        I do NOT want my baby to have a pacifier
·        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
·        Do NOT retract my sons foreskin for ANY reason.
·        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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