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Birth Preferences for our C-section Patricia & Matthew O. � I'd prefer to not have glucose (sugar) water in the IV prior to the delivery so it won't affect my baby. � I'd prefer the catheter to be inserted *after* the spinal or epidural is started. � I'm not sure if this is something that is done, but I would prefer not to have my hands tied down during the delivery. � I do not want morphine or anything else in the spinal or epidural that would cause itching. That was probably the worst part of my C-section last time & nothing they gave me helped. � Since this is probably a big baby, make sure the incision is big enough. Last time, my baby was bigger than expected & they had a hard time getting her out & as a result she was bruised from the delivery. � I would like to see the baby immediately after it is born (i.e., I would like to see the birth). � We did not find out the sex of this baby, so I would like Dad to be the one to tell me if it's a boy or a girl, or I would like to see that for myself. � If this baby is a boy, we will *not* be circumcising him. And please do not attempt to retract the baby's foreskin in any way. � I would like the infant warmer to be placed where I can get a better view of what's happening with the baby before they bring it over to me. My husband wants to stand near the warmer to see what is happening with the baby. And we absolutely do not want the bottle of sugar water to be given. � I would like my husband Matt to stand beside me & hold the baby while they suture me. I would like to nurse the baby as soon as possible & definitely within the first hour after birth. � Please wait until after the first nursing to bathe the baby (esp. its hands) & also to apply the eye ointment. The scent of the amniotic fluid is conducive to early breastfeeding success, and we'd like a chance to bond before the eye ointment is given. � I would like to nurse my baby as soon as possible after the delivery. I feel *very* strongly about breastfeeding & in fact am still nursing my 20 month old daughter. Dad is happy to help if I need help w/ positioning or latching the baby on. Nursing early & frequently is very important for the health & well-being of my baby. Even if my baby is hypoglycemic or jaundiced, nursing is still the very best thing for him or her. � Absolutely *no* artificial nipples (bottles or pacifiers) and *no* formula or sugar water without *written* permission from mom or dad. � We will be using our own disposable diapers (Tushies chemical free diapers) until we get home when we'll start using cloth diapers. � Mom or dad will remain w/ the baby at all times. As long as the baby is in good health, we would prefer to hold our baby instead of having it lying in a plastic bed all alone. If he so desires, please let dad hold the baby skin to skin against his chest for bonding & to share his warmth with the baby. � Once the catheter is removed, please either remove the IV or lower the rate of the IV at the same time so I won't have to get up to pee every half hour. � If mom & baby are in good health, I would like to be discharged to go home as soon as possible. |
| this is a great example of a birth plan for a cesarean birth. When I read it I see things that I personally would want to do differently, but not many. The point is to use other birth plans as a jumping off point, and your doula will help you fine tune yours. |
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Many moms believe that the bottle is such a habit for nurses to give that signs like these can help prevent accidental bottles. And I agree, here is Tricia's beautiful version I'm a Breastfed Baby |
