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What is a birth plan?

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What is a birth plan?

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A. A birth plan is a list of laboring options that you wish to have happen for the birth. Such as, no epidural wanted or no pain meds unless necessary. Basically it’s the do’s and don’ts list for a birth that gets passed along to the hospital staff. The Doula does everything in her power to help the mom and partner achieve their birth plan goals.

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A birth plan is created so your wishes can be carried out at the hospital and after you leave the hospital. The plan will allow us to know such things as whether you want the adoptive family at the hospital while you give birth, whether you want physical contact with the baby after delivery or not and whether you want to name the baby or not.

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A birth plan is a simple, clear, short document which states the preferences of expecting parents for the labor and delivery experience. Birth plans are not detailed itineraries for the birth process, as labor is unpredictable, and they are also not a list of wishes and hopes; they consist of a series of expectations, clearly and politely stated. Many parents like to create birth plans to make the labor and delivery experience as comfortable and pleasant as possible, and also to ensure that their wishes and values are respected during the delivery. Typically, a birth plan is created by the expectant parents and key members of their support crew, such as doctors, midwives, and doulas. For first-time parents, it is especially important to get the help of experienced people, as these people can raise questions about hypothetical situations and provide information about the birthing process. Many birthing classes also offer support with a birth plan. The birth plan is included in the mothe

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A birth plan is, just like it would seem to be, a plan for your birth process. Unlike women just a generation ago, today’s moms-to-be are becoming much more informed about the labor and birth process, and are taking a much more active role in both their prenatal care, as well as the birthing process. A birth plan is a way for a woman, and her husband if possible, to sort out many of the issues regarding labor and birth, and to make decisions about her care and the care of her new baby ahead of time. A birth plan should cover some of the most important issues regarding labor and delivery. A birth plan should contain basic biographical information about the woman and her husband. It should list any special health concerns, such as being Rh-positive, being diabetic, or having a disability of some sort. It should indicate where the birth will take place, whether it is is a hospital, a birth center, at home, or somewhere else. A birth plan should also consider the couple’s preferred environ

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The Birth plan is a desired wish for the pregnancy includes your birth wish, first stage of labor, second stage of labor, enviroment, type of doctors, number of vaginal exams, mobility, epidural, catheter use, hydration, type of monitoring(periodic, continuous), pain relief options, natural child birth, use of Lamaze/Bradley methods of childbirth, etc.

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