birth plan

ok heres a copy of my birth plan. for future references haha.

	As long as the baby and I are healthy, I would like to have no time restrictions on the length of my pregnancy.
	I would like to discuss laboring at home as long as possible.
	I trust that my practitioner will seek out my opinion concerning all of the issues directly affecting my birth before deviating from my plan.
	If I go past my due date and the baby and I are fine, I prefer to go into labor naturally rather than be induced.
	Please obtain my permission before stripping my membranes during a vaginal exam.
	I prefer to have only 1 vaginal exam on or around my due date.
	During a vaginal exam, I prefer at no time to have my membranes broken unless there is an emergency situation.
	I prefer to have minimal internal exams.
	If I am less than five centimeters dilated, I would like the option of going home.
	If I am less than five centimeters dilated and my water has broken, I would like the option of returning home.

	If induction becomes necessary, I would like to try natural induction techniques first(with the guidance of my practitioner).
These are the natural induction techniques I would like to try:
	Breast stimulation
	Walking
	Herbs
	Enema
	Castor oil
	Sexual intercourse
If Medical induction becomes necessary, I prefer to try:
	Stripping membranes
If my water breaks before I go into labor, I would like to:
	have no time limits and talk about alternative treatment such as antibiotics.

	Upon arrival at the hospital, I prefer to have my partner with me at all times.
I request the following people to be present during my labor and/or 2nd stage labor:
	My Partner: Jason Sheridan
	My Relatives: Lisa Lawry
	My Siblings: Gabrielle Loturco
	I prefer to give birth in a birthing room.
	I prefer to give birth in a delivery room.
If birth equipment is available, I would like to use:
	A birthing bed.
	A birthing ball.
	A birthing tub/pool/shower.
	A birthing stool.
	A squatting bar.
Miscellaneous environmental requests:
	I would like to have dimmed lights.

	I would like to have no restrictions on food or fluids during my labor.
	I prefer to have no IV.

	Please only offer pain medications if I ask for them.
I am prepared to try to handle pain with these natural and alternative methods:
	Breathing techniques.
	Acupressure.
	Massage.
	Deep (or guided) relaxation.
	Water/bath/shower.
	If I choose to use drugs, my preference is walking epidural.
Other considerations :
	Ultimately, I want to be able to walk around and move as I wish while in labor.
	Ultimately, I would like to feel unrestricted in accessing any sounds of chanting, grunting, or moaning during labor.

	I prefer the baby to be monitored intermittently using a doppler.
	I have prepared for this birth with Bradley techniques.

	As long as the baby and I are healthy, I prefer to have no time limits on pushing.
I would like to be encouraged to try the following different positions for labor:
	Squatting.
	Classic semi-recline.
	Hands and knees.
	Standing upright.
	Side Lying.
	Whatever feels right at the time

I will ask for an enema if I feel that I need one.

	I prefer to have no episiotomy and risk tearing (unless I'm having a medical emergency).
To help prevent tearing, please apply:
	Hot compresses.
	Oil.
	Perineal massage.
	Encourage me to breathe properly for slower crowning.
Other labor considerations:
	If possible, please allow the shoulders and body of my baby to be born spontaneously, on their own.

	If intervention is needed for an assisted vaginal birth, I prefer forceps.
	It's important to me to push instinctively. I do not want to be told how or when to push.
After Baby is Born:
	As long as my baby is healthy, I would like my baby placed immediately on my abdomen following the birth.
	Please put my baby skin-to-skin on my abdomen with a warm blanket over it.
	Please do not separate me and my baby until after my baby has successfully breastfed on both breasts.
	Please delay all essential routine procedures on my baby until after the bonding and breastfeeding period (i.e., bathing).

	If a C-Section is not an emergency, please give us time alone to think about it before asking for our written consent.
	My partner(s) is(are) to be present at all times during the c-section.
	Ideally, I would like to remain conscious during the procedure.
	I would like the baby to be shown to me immediately after it's born.
	I would like to have contact with the baby as soon as it is possible in the delivery room.
	I prefer to have a hand free to touch the baby.
	If possible, please discuss anesthesia options with me (including morphine options).
	I prefer a low transverse incision on my abdomen and uterus.
Recovery:
	If my baby is healthy, I would like to hold my baby and nurse it immediately in recovery.
	I would like to sign any waivers necessary to permit me to be with my baby in recovery.
	As long as my baby is healthy, I would like my partner to be the babys constant source of attention until I am free to bond with it (i.e., holding, skin-to-skin contact, etc.).
	I would like to have my catheter and IV removed ASAP after my recovery period.
	Please discuss with me what I can expect to feel immediately following the procedure.
	Please discuss my post-operative pain medication options with me before or immediately following the procedure.

	Please wait for the umbilical cord to stop pulsating before it is clamped.
Placenta:
	I would prefer for the placenta to be born spontaneously without the use of pitocin, and/or controlled traction on the umbilical cord.

	If the baby has any problems, I would like my partner to be present with the baby at all times, if possible.
	I would like to have routine newborn procedures delayed until bonding and breastfeeding have occurred.
	I would like all newborn routine procedures to be performed in my presence.
Administration of Eyedrops:
	I would like to delay the administration of eyedrops up to two hours after birth.
Vitamin K:
	I would like to delay the administration of vitamin K up to 2 hours after birth unless medically necessary.
Immunizations:
	I prefer any immunizations be postponed to a later time.
Bathing Baby:
	Please bathe my baby after we have had time to bond with it.
Circumcision:
	I would like him circumcised.
Other circumcision options:
	Please delay procedure as long as possible
PKU:
	We would like routine PKU testing to be done before we leave the hospital.
Feedings:
	My baby is to be exclusively breastfed.
	I would like to see a lactation consultant as soon as possible for further recommendations and guidance.
Do not offer my baby the following without my consent:
	Formula.
	Pacifiers.
	Any artificial nipples.
	Sugar water.
If my baby's health is in jeopardy, I would like:
	To be transported with my baby if possible.
	My partner to go with the baby.
	To breastfeed or express my milk for my baby.
	To have no time restrictions with my baby.
	To have as much bodily contact with my baby as possible.
I would like my in-hospital routine to be:
	Full rooming in, no separation, no exceptions, unless my baby is sick.

Other hospital preferences:
	I prefer to have my partner stay with me for the duration of my hospital stay.