8/2/2019 Options You May Have for a Birth Plan

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BIRTH OPTIONS

ONSET OF LABORSpontaneousAlternatives

Acupuncture*Chiropractic*

AcupressureNipple stimulationHerbs/Essential Oils*

Medically InducedSweeping MembranesFoley CatheterCytotec (Misoprostol)ProstaglandinPitocinAmniotomy

CLOTHESOwn clothingHospital Gown

EMPTY BLADDERWalk to toiletBedpan or Commode ChairCatheterization

MONITORINGNoneHandheld dopplerIntermittentContinuousInternal

PAIN RELIEFEpidural

Offer PleaseOnly if I ask

NarcoticOffer PleaseOnly if I ask

Sterile Water Injections (for back labor)

RELAXATION TECHNIQUESVocalizationRelaxationBreathing

Imagery/VisualizationFocal Point

HYDRATIONDrinking FluidsIce ChipsIV Fluids

FOODSnacks as desiredHoney Sticks/PopsiclesNone

COMFORT MEASURESTENS UnitHot/Cold PacksWater - Shower/Bathtub/CompressesMassage

AromatherapyDoula SupportLightingMusic/Sound Machine

POSITIONSWalkingLungingSittingRockingStandingPelvic RockingDangleBack-to-Back

Hands & Knees/Knee ChestSquattingToiletingLeaning over bedBirth Ball

SPEED UP LABORPatience/NothingNipple stimulationPosition changesBreak amniotic bagPitocin

PUSHINGSpontaneousDirectedProlongedVarying positionsMirrorNo coachingPassive Descent

DELIVERY POSITIONSemi-lithotomy/Semi-sittingSide-lyingHands and Knees

SquattingStandingMom or Dad catchesIn water

PERINEAL CAREMassageWarm CompressesSlow Crowning/DeliveryEpisiotomyPrefer tear to episiotomy

CUTTING CORDPartner or MotherDoctor/MidwifeWait until pulsing stopsWait for 60 minutes

Lotus

BABYS

WARMTH/ASSESSMENTSOn motherIn warmerWarmer if medically indicated

EYE CARE/IMMUNIZATIONSImmediatelyDelayedDecline

CESAREAN

Partner present/Doula presentEpidural/SpinalAt least one arm freeLower sterile drape for mom toview deliveryBreastfeed in ORInfant with mother in OR andrecoveryDescribe eventsVideo/PicturesNo bathing or dressing of babyInitial wipe down towel given tomom for smell/fluid transfer

EnvironmentSpecialMusicAromatherapyOnly essential talkOnly essential lights

ROOMING IN24 hour with motherNursery at mothers requestPartner rooming in

FEEDINGBreastfeed

No bottles/pacifiers/formulaMedically necessary pumped milkFinger feed/Syringe

Formula

All Rights ReservedDesirre Andrews Preparing For Birth 2008Adapted from Jennifer Vanderlaan

*speak to your care provider and onlyunder supervision of alternative healthcareprovider

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