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mrshawk18 02/23/2013

I am due in about 4 weeks, and am trying to get everything worked out.. Anybody doing a birth plan? I don't want to seem pushy or bossy, but I want the nurses to know what we want.

What do you plan to do?

dani3109 02/23/2013

I had one all planned out and even told the nurses and my midwife, but things turned out nothing like I had planned. You can never be 100% sure about how your labor and delivery is going to end up, so always keep in mind that you may not have your dream L&D. I hope everything works out the way you want it to! Congratulations on your baby and good luck with everything!

deleted_user 02/23/2013

Birth plans are a good idea. Your stay should be comfortable and what you want to do for your body, baby, etc. should be totally up to you. In fact, your discussion here reminded me that I should write one up for myself. (Pregnancy brain is making me forget so many things lately, my gawd...)

Some of the things I'll want mentioned to the doctors is freedom to roam on my own, the ability to eat when I'm hungry, and some non-medical treatments to help me feel better like acupressure, showers/baths, massages, hot and cold therapy... I'll also be requesting that my boyfriend be present through the whole process, no matter what. And after the baby is born, I want to be able to breast feed him as soon as possible.

To name a few of my preferences. :)

I wish you luck! :D

deleted_user 02/26/2013

I had a birth plan.....unfortunately when my water broke there was meconium in it and the birth plan went out the window.

By all means write one up and discuss it with your doctor BUT remember to be flexible when LD comes because things may change.

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