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While you can't predict everything that will arise during labor and delivery, a birthing plan, or birth preferences list, can help you think through your many options. Having pre-selected birth preferences to discuss with your health care provider allows you to make thoughtful decisions about many birth-related topics, including the hospital environment, your involvement during labor and birth, medical options, and the immediate care of your newborn.
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2 s/ a" {% ]1 ~& s7 p! B+ q* t8 dBefore deciding on your preferences, do some homework to learn about the different options available and about what the health care providers and hospitals in your area offer. For example, if the majority of doctors in the practice you've chosen perform episiotomies as a routine procedure, you may want to choose a different doctor if you wish to avoid an episiotomy. Don't be afraid to ask questions of your doctor or hospital—they want you to have the best experience possible!# A9 B& R, W; u% }) G
, a K, a `4 sReview and select the choices below to create your personal Birth Preference Letter (click here for a printable version). When finished, use this letter to talk about your preferences with your health care provider at your next visit. It's also a good idea to make a list of questions and bring them with you to your doctor visits.
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A BIRTH PREFERENCE LETTER
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' Z3 K) D/ C' L( C: [/ CName:
K6 k, i" U# K9 X! KCurrent Date:# Q e3 D3 B4 ?+ B% i
Doctor and/or Midwife:
: Z9 I" `! O* N, T' h/ {Pediatrician:
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! h# }" j+ j2 S/ o1 fBirth Center or Hospital:! u: d L4 c' u/ V
Due Date:
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Last Days Before Birth
0 I& x: r; s X# K5 f If I go past my estimated due date, but the baby and I both are considered fine by my doctor, I would like to wait until labor begins naturally rather than be induced.; G. d, [* ~$ m' ^+ G
If my baby is overdue, I would like to discuss alternatives to induction.
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Personal Requests for Labor
[1 A" M8 F/ J9 A& y I would prefer to avoid an enema and/or shaving of pubic hair (Note: these are no longer standard procedures at many hospitals).8 M+ j* }: [, _# I
I prefer that my partner remain with me at all times during labor and birth, unless a medical emergency dictates otherwise." \2 i; w" |! ^) _" B6 l
I would like to be able to walk around during labor.
2 s6 a9 V1 f8 n' k- e. b. W; F I would like to be able to change positions and move around to get more comfortable during labor.
/ e7 G8 g! E1 {" P& ~ I wish to try a birthing ball to help my labor progress and decrease discomfort." O# d1 |. K+ i# w7 @1 d5 W1 S
I would like the following in my room during labor: M& r$ ]: q( }7 B2 [ I
dimmed lights
6 [2 O3 r* R5 n music that I provide
: {* H. K0 k$ {; V' E0 m6 R voices lowered and as quiet as possible
. Q/ {& o% R3 i other: _______________
4 h% l3 ~6 P9 d: U I wish to wear my own freshly laundered nightgown during labor and birth.
0 ~8 K* {- B( [ I would like to wear my contact lenses (or glasses) at all times, while medically appropriate.9 E2 r% T% u2 E4 H
I would like my partner/coach/other to be able to film or photograph the labor and/or birth.3 O: E+ O4 B; `: u' }5 D
If hospital rules prohibit food, I would like access to clear fluids, such as water, ice chips, a Popsicle, Gatorade, other.
9 y% ~% _. y1 r; h Other: _______________
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- b6 G# J* f& a! x# OMonitoring
* Q5 ?: V$ N: i' b u$ x: \! F I wish to discuss options of continuous fetal monitoring, including internal vs. external monitors, intermittent monitoring, and telemetry.6 N8 V# w% |( D6 X1 P
I would like to keep internal vaginal exams to a minimum.3 D# |+ E! q2 i$ H2 a( C1 @; ]
If the hospital is a teaching hospital, I am not comfortable having students observe or participate in my labor/birth.
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/ [* w( p* l- M3 C4 mLabor Induction' r) ?4 |- _( k# e5 G# U# D
I do not wish to have the amniotic membrane ruptured artificially unless the baby requires internal monitoring or other assessments.
: J$ X9 D: P4 u If my labor is not progressing as it should, before Pitocin is given, I would like to have the amniotic membranes ruptured and try other methods to stimulate labor (such as walking, birthing ball, nipple stimulation).
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& Q6 o( K& d+ [0 K3 G; GPain Management& M# A0 O6 R/ |5 |! n
I'd like to have a drug-free birth if possible. Please offer pain medications only upon my request.
* z+ J5 \9 x, }2 g I'd like to try alternatives to pain medications to relieve pain, such as:
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relaxation and/or breathing techniques
1 x% a) k, b; |* n shower or bath" s' o4 O( [# h
position changes (rocking chair, slow dancing, hands and knees, squatting, etc.)* }9 C- u9 x$ t2 U" j# g9 [
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hot/cold therapy
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7 b9 M7 U5 a" e8 N I would like an epidural for my labor. Please let me know when I can request one.
. x0 o& x7 e. R! X/ g: T' R I would like to be given a low dose or walking epidural if available, so I can move and use different positions for comfort during labor.
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; y8 v+ o5 P# P8 I! T' W: e- T; H Given ideal conditions, I would like to try to avoid having a Cesarean.8 _/ K2 _8 o, B1 q/ F
If a Cesarean delivery is recommended, I would like to be included in the decision-making process.$ L/ ], ?3 h2 h* O- s. v' j: `+ f
It is important that my partner remain with me at all times during the birth.! U, [& _0 S9 B% k
I wish to have an epidural for my Cesarean anesthesia so I can be awake at the time of my baby's birth.
, k o, G, `1 `5 c# i I would like to discuss my anesthesia options before the Cesarean is done.
7 P! ]$ V# O/ W8 ]9 B) Y Please discuss the surgical procedure with me before beginning my Cesarean birth.) |8 D8 o1 ?0 z& k
If possible, please give the baby to my partner to hold as soon as possible after birth.7 }2 r) _( i6 U4 q3 s' S( K
6 r) n T2 x( O9 a1 d& ZVaginal Delivery& p* ~8 Q1 d* C+ S; e7 @: h
I would appreciate encouragement and guidance on how to push most effectively, so the perineum can stretch gradually.+ o0 w8 d# {1 U- j- O
I would like to be able to respond to my own natural urge to push, rather than to have to push forcefully if there is no urge.
! ^2 i* l4 a& Z I wish to try multiple positions (such as squatting, side-lying, standing, sitting) for pushing in second stage labor, and be upright for giving birth.
9 d h+ ^) R0 I" i" ^0 X: w I would like a mirror available so I can see the baby's head as it crowns and is born.
0 ] V) r; }. @8 W I would prefer not to have an episiotomy unless the baby's safety is at risk.4 V: u- ]5 g6 D( j* B
I would prefer an episiotomy rather than having the perineum tear.
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After Birth
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I would like to have _____ cut the cord.
9 I O6 k: J/ H I would prefer that the cord stop pulsating before it is cut.- H6 ]! P, n1 `
I would like to hold the baby, if all is well, immediately after birth.
5 W! t0 D/ c1 G5 t I would love for the medical evaluation of the baby to be done either while I am holding him/her or in the isolette right next to me.+ R6 w" y' I5 I, \
If the baby requires other medical treatment, I would like my partner to accompany him/her at all times.
# D) y" ~) n; T) b* Z I prefer to hold the baby as much as possible, instead of using heat lamps.
# i2 `& V S# k$ k$ N I would like to delay the eye medication and other injections for the baby until a couple of hours after birth.; p8 f! G* S5 {! \ l/ }
I would like to discuss any medical procedures before they administered to my baby.
1 U9 d3 [9 H( y$ } I would like to see the placenta, if possible.
T+ e0 d+ e( S I have made arrangements to bank the umbilical cord blood.* U7 ?$ ?- _5 q" b+ b* M9 x
I would like to donate the umbilical cord blood, if possible.) k0 ]9 P6 @- r* E: y4 ^$ _- C6 ^
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I would like my baby to be gently bathed and washed according to hospital procedures at my bedside.7 t( y9 E |' ?0 ]
I have other wishes about washing my baby: _______________
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I would like the baby to room in and be with me at all times.3 C' ~ z8 y2 t# v
I would like the baby to room in with me, after I have had some recovery time.6 i9 ?4 c: E7 {+ w/ N& {2 [
I would like the baby to be with me during the day and stay in the nursery at night.
0 j2 J O2 ]4 i! v I would like the baby to be with me during the day and stay in the nursery at night, but brought to me for nursing.
8 \8 g5 d: N0 \8 |. Q I would like my pediatrician's exam of my baby to be done at my bedside.
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Feeding7 ?0 o/ }& r3 z1 }! D* a+ y
My feeding preference is: o6 C2 v6 D' O! g E9 }9 w
exclusive breastfeeding—please do not offer my baby any bottles and/or pacifiers.: Y! U' I. h+ h5 ^% h8 y e
exclusive formula feeding—please discuss formula options with me.& }; `" t' v: n9 l
I am undecided. I would like to discuss all of my options.
8 u7 G7 [$ f! q I would like a consultation with a lactation assistant to aid me in breastfeeding." `+ Q6 j3 G1 u& Q# R1 m' E% u
Other: _______________. P1 W F& O E" m
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Circumcision! G& A7 \3 K+ u$ S' m: W
I do not want to have the baby circumcised.' l- Q7 I# {/ l. U
I am having my baby circumcised, but not at the place of birth.# L1 A$ x: V- g9 {/ o( W
I would like to have my baby circumcised before we leave the hospital.
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6 g+ E1 S$ S$ |9 e& N" t! N( vPostpartum Care
) P8 e3 A( V& _; e I would like the nurses to explain all care procedures to me.! Q0 D2 R5 A& ]8 T. ^6 C0 x/ h
I would like my partner and other designated family members to be with me as much as I desire.
; W* j+ J8 q; S' z' W& i' ~1 ~; g I would like my other child/children to be able to visit while I'm in the hospital.
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Other comments or wishes: ________________________
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Definitions of terms included in the Birth Preference Letter
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) u# i1 o9 \! y5 r4 G: p. qMidwife—Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) are licensed health care practitioners. They provide primary health care to women, including gynecological exams, preconception care, prenatal care, labor and delivery care, care after birth, newborn care, assistance with family planning decisions, menopausal management, and counseling in health maintenance and disease prevention.
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Doula—a certified birth assistant, either a nurse or lay woman, who assists a mother with her physical and emotional needs during labor, birth, and sometimes home care after the birth of the baby.
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; b1 |- j. ?, `. X& P' ]0 QInduction—the process of initiating or enhancing labor through the use of a drug called Pitocin; may also include artificial rupture of the membranes.& O/ b( P p2 w, K
+ a: h3 F1 N+ `* s x2 FBirthing Ball—a large, plastic, air-filled ball used to promote comfort, decrease pain, and facilitate maternal movement during labor. Rocking while sitting on the ball helps the baby move through the birth canal; leaning over the ball while on hands and knees in the bed helps keep the baby in good position and relieves backache.
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6 y) u: u3 r4 ?6 H# M( XContinuous Fetal Monitoring—an electronic recording of the baby's heart rate and the mother's uterine contractions throughout labor and birth. The fetal monitor is attached to the mother either externally with the use of two belts around her belly or internally with two electrodes inserted through the vagina to attach to the baby's head to measure his heart rate and to the uterus to measure the contractions.. ]. u, e3 v- C8 |3 f2 |7 U
: h& J4 q& U2 A& \8 t* i8 {7 QInternal Vaginal Exams—an examination done by the nurse, nurse midwife, or physician to assess progress during labor. The examiner inserts two fingers into the vagina to feel the cervix to determine its degree of opening (dilatation, measured from 0 to 10 centimeters) and thinning (effacement, measured from 0 percent to 100 percent). The internal vaginal exam also assesses how far the baby has moved down through the mother's pelvis.% [$ o# c8 n" y o
3 w, `9 C( Z2 O9 R$ QAmniotic Membrane—the balloon-like sac that develops around the baby early in pregnancy. It's composed of two layers, the amnion and corion. The sac contains the amniotic fluid, which keeps the baby warm and buoyant throughout the pregnancy.. ?/ y+ h8 `) y4 n8 H3 ?9 u6 r5 _
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Pitocin—a synthetic drug used to stimulate uterine contractions during labor. Administered by an IV drip into the mother's vein, it is used to start (induce) a labor or stimulate (augment) existing contractions that are not strong enough for the labor to progress.
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3 {$ o% Q; ?4 {$ U; m- REpidural—a regional anesthetic given in active first-stage labor by injection of an anesthetic drug through an indwelling plastic catheter into the area outside the spinal column called the epidural space. An epidural provides pain relief for the contractions of labor and for birth; it also blocks motor function of the mother's legs, so she must remain in bed after it is administered.
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Walking Epidural—a term used to describe a very low dose epidural with anesthetic drugs that do not block motor function, so the mother has movement of her legs. Walking is actually not encouraged, but the mother can use more positions during labor and may be able to sit in a rocking chair or use a birthing ball.0 j! k u' h: g) M4 t3 q7 @
' t4 |: Q8 n0 {1 D1 B7 _' pCesarean—the surgical delivery of the baby, when needed for maternal or fetal complications or emergencies, through an abdominal and uterine incision." p: E, @ U7 g: ]7 f; ^% n I. Q! [
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Perineum—the muscles and tissues of the woman's external genitalia located between the clitoris and rectum. This area includes the labia minora (the inner lips), the urethra (the opening from the bladder), and the vagina.5 r1 w$ H1 Q3 C
8 i% f r5 j2 z- rEpisiotomy—a surgical incision made at the time of birth to enlarge the vaginal opening to allow for easier delivery of the baby.
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Placenta—the organ that develops in the uterus early in pregnancy to exchange oxygen and nutrients from mother to baby. The placenta implants into the wall of the uterus and is attached to the baby by the umbilical cord.; Z" T+ r, |$ {
; B7 U* P3 @) Q, jUmbilical Cord Blood—the blood in the baby's umbilical cord at the time of birth. It can be "banked" or saved for use in the future by the baby's family or donated to others. The cord blood is rich in stem cells that can be valuable in the treatment of diseases that respond to regeneration of cells (such as leukemia, Alzheimer's, diabetes, etc.). Parents must arrange in advance with a cord blood banking company; the initial cost is about $1,750 with an annual fee to store the cord blood.8 H% |' @0 a5 o# _$ Q" k4 ?
! ]* \! `, I' y1 XLactation Assistant—a consultant used by the hospital to coach nursing moms on the art of breastfeeding. This consultant will show mothers the best positions, ways to get the baby latched on properly, and help solve other nursing issues. |
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