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debsey75
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Ok what is a birthplan
Sorry may be a silly question to some of you but I just read a post that said
"finished typing birthplan"
I have no idea what a birthplan is.
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Me neither actually. 
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| Posted 5/17/07 3:30 PM |
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Palebride
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
An outline of what your preferences are during your labor and delivery - to let your doctor and the hospital staff know if you do or don't want certain things happening, like the epidural, an episiotomy, breastfeeding preferences, etc.
There was a thread earlier today where Chelle shared her birth plan - the thread about natural child birth - very helpful!
Check page 2 for actual birth plan
Message edited 5/17/2007 3:32:46 PM.
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| Posted 5/17/07 3:31 PM |
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debsey75
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Thanks!
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| Posted 5/17/07 3:34 PM |
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DanaRenee
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Posted by Mrs. Patticakes
Me neither actually.
same here (i just keep thinking i'm going to wing it!)
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| Posted 5/17/07 3:34 PM |
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Selden78
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Posted by DanaRenee
Posted by Mrs. Patticakes
Me neither actually.
same here (i just keep thinking i'm going to wing it!)
me 2 Iam going to wing it :)
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| Posted 5/17/07 3:55 PM |
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Laura1
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
I didn't even try to make a birth plan and I am glad I didn't since I wound up having a c-section at the last minute!
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| Posted 5/17/07 6:08 PM |
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johnsae
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
I'm not doing one. I'm just leaving it to the Dr's. I want an epidural though.
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| Posted 5/17/07 6:15 PM |
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Ah, I see....I guess I don't need much of one with a planned c-section 
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| Posted 5/17/07 7:28 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
A birth plan is something that totally goes out the window once you actually get to the hospital!
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| Posted 5/17/07 7:41 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
its usually for people who feel strongly about birth and their options. Most people are ok with whatever happens.
I know for me...Im against getting to the hospital and being stuck on the monitors. Once your strapped on, you cant move from the bed and Laboring that way can be VERY painful, so I want to make sure that my Dr's know my preference ahead of time, b/c truthfully the nurses etc get annoyed when your pushy at the last minute....they are just trying to do their job and dont know any better.
Some people have certain beliefs.
An example is the cutting the umbiblical cord...some Dr's do it right away , some people believe it shouldnt be done till the blood flow from Mother to Baby has stopped and the Placenta stops feeding the baby and want to make sure the Dr knows this ahead of time.
Things like that....
Its NOT going to be remembered at the time of Delivery and your Dr. Cannot be expected to remember your wishes sometimes so Its good to write it down and make sure its possible etc.........
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| Posted 5/17/07 7:57 PM |
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Palebride
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Posted by hbugalla
A birth plan is something that totally goes out the window once you actually get to the hospital!
Please don't take this the wrong way, and maybe it's just my hormones....but I found this response to be a bit insensitive. Especially considering the actual birth plan of one of this board's posters is in this very thread.
Every one of us is different and is entitled to our beliefs, so for you to make a generalized statement pretty much calling birth plans being a waste of time is a little uncalled for.
Personally, I hav a birth plan that I am making my doctor and the hospital staff aware of, for my own comfort. So that I know that my wishes are known during a particularly stressful time.
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| Posted 5/17/07 8:07 PM |
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chelle
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Posted by Palebride
Posted by hbugalla
A birth plan is something that totally goes out the window once you actually get to the hospital!
Please don't take this the wrong way, and maybe it's just my hormones....but I found this response to be a bit insensitive. Especially considering the actual birth plan of one of this board's posters is in this very thread.
Every one of us is different and is entitled to our beliefs, so for you to make a generalized statement pretty much calling birth plans being a waste of time is a little uncalled for.
Personally, I hav a birth plan that I am making my doctor and the hospital staff aware of, for my own comfort. So that I know that my wishes are known during a particularly stressful time.
Thank you 
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| Posted 5/17/07 8:13 PM |
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Palebride
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Posted by chelle
Thank you
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| Posted 5/17/07 8:31 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Posted by chelle
Posted by Palebride
Posted by hbugalla
A birth plan is something that totally goes out the window once you actually get to the hospital!
Please don't take this the wrong way, and maybe it's just my hormones....but I found this response to be a bit insensitive. Especially considering the actual birth plan of one of this board's posters is in this very thread.
Every one of us is different and is entitled to our beliefs, so for you to make a generalized statement pretty much calling birth plans being a waste of time is a little uncalled for.
Personally, I hav a birth plan that I am making my doctor and the hospital staff aware of, for my own comfort. So that I know that my wishes are known during a particularly stressful time.
Thank you
Not meant to be insensitive at all..as a mother who has gone to the hospital with birth plan in hand 3 separate times I was speaking from my experience...
I too have the perfect birth plan for this baby as well..this will be my only child with my DH...But I have come to learn that I will have to follow the path that "the powers that be" have laid out for me instead of what I want...if that means my baby coming early and by c-section then so be it....
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| Posted 5/17/07 8:36 PM |
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Palebride
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Posted by hbugalla
Not meant to be insensitive at all..as a mother who has gone to the hospital with birth plan in hand 3 separate times I was speaking from my experience...
I too have the perfect birth plan for this baby as well..this will be my only child with my DH...But I have come to learn that I will have to follow the path that "the powers that be" have laid out for me instead of what I want...if that means my baby coming early and by c-section then so be it....
Then I don't think you understand what we've been talking about when it comes to birth plans....we're all talking our hopes for a "best case scenario" birth. Of course none of us would risk our own health, or the baby's health just because we have something written on paper!
But when someone asks what the "birth plan" is, instead of saying "it's a waste of time, don't bother", as your post seemed to imply, why not let people know what it is, and let them decide what's best for them?
That's all I'm saying.
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| Posted 5/17/07 8:41 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Posted by Palebride
Posted by hbugalla
Not meant to be insensitive at all..as a mother who has gone to the hospital with birth plan in hand 3 separate times I was speaking from my experience...
I too have the perfect birth plan for this baby as well..this will be my only child with my DH...But I have come to learn that I will have to follow the path that "the powers that be" have laid out for me instead of what I want...if that means my baby coming early and by c-section then so be it....
Then I don't think you understand what we've been talking about when it comes to birth plans....we're all talking our hopes for a "best case scenario" birth. Of course none of us would risk our own health, or the baby's health just because we have something written on paper!
But when someone asks what the "birth plan" is, instead of saying "it's a waste of time, don't bother", as your post seemed to imply, why not let people know what it is, and let them decide what's best for them?
That's all I'm saying.
Where did I ever say it was a waste of time or not to bother....
What I said was "it tends to go out the window when you get to the hospital"...
Even with all my experience..with all the times Ive given birth I still cant predict every case scenario or challenge that I may be faced with during delivery.
My point is..and where my comment truly came from was that the ladies on here that feel they should "just wing it" probably have the right idea.....
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| Posted 5/17/07 9:00 PM |
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Palebride
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Posted by hbugalla
Where did I ever say it was a waste of time or not to bother....
What I said was "it tends to go out the window when you get to the hospital"...
Even with all my experience..with all the times Ive given birth I still cant predict every case scenario or challenge that I may be faced with during delivery.
My point is..and where my comment truly came from was that the ladies on here that feel they should "just wing it" probably have the right idea.....
I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on this then because I don't think you're seeing where I'm coming from at all.
You might feel that "winging it" is the best course of action, but I personally, FOR ME, wouldn't feel comfortable doing that. I like to be prepared when I go into a situation, and I've spent far too much time educating myself on labor and birth over these last 9 months to throw that out the window. Obviously not everyone is like me, and some people don't need that.
But since this is a thread asking about "birth plans", I thought the responses should be giving information about them, not telling people "A birth plan is something that totally goes out the window once you actually get to the hospital!", which is another way of saying that it's a waste of time. I don't think it's a waste of time, and I don't think the women on here who have created them think they're a waste of time either.
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| Posted 5/17/07 9:08 PM |
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chelle
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Posted by hbugalla
My point is..and where my comment truly came from was that the ladies on here that feel they should "just wing it" probably have the right idea.....
I in no way plan to "wing it" when it comes to the birth of my baby. There are things that I have strong belief in and that is just me. I am FULLY aware of 'anything can happen' and I am in NO way delusional about that fact.
MANY of my friends and relatives have had successful, natural, "birth planned" births, so I don't find it to be such a far fetched thing to have certain things stated that I believe in.
Just because you're a BTDT mom doesn't mean that we're going to have the same experience you had and vice-versa. This will be mine and only my birth experience.
EVERYONE is different and if I want to walk into the hospital stating that I don't want the cord clamped before transfer is done, then I will. If I don't want drugs offered to me repeatedly, I'd like them to respect my wishes. If I don't want the nursery to give my baby sugar water or formula because I plan to breastfeed, then I want them to know that.
I don't see anything wrong with my wishes for the health and safety of my baby, no matter what they may be, stated to my doctors and the nursing staff, which they have been and reviewed and respected.
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| Posted 5/17/07 9:16 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Listen ladies think what you will..it was not my intention to offend...I will at this point agree to disagree and leave it at that....I truly and sincerely hope that the birth of your children is everything that you hope it will be..Enjoy every moment because no matter what you will cherish those memories forever.
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| Posted 5/17/07 9:22 PM |
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chelle
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Posted by hbugalla
Listen ladies think what you will..it was not my intention to offend...I will at this point agree to disagree and leave it at that....I truly and sincerely hope that the birth of your children is everything that you hope it will be..Enjoy every moment because no matter what you will cherish those memories forever.
I agree. Thank you.
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Posted by hbugalla
Listen ladies think what you will..it was not my intention to offend...I will at this point agree to disagree and leave it at that....I truly and sincerely hope that the birth of your children is everything that you hope it will be..Enjoy every moment because no matter what you will cherish those memories forever.
I know EXACTLY what you were talking about when you said it can fly out the window...I think others are totally misconstruing your words.
No one is offending or putting down anyones words....she is speaking from the point of view as someone who has/had a birth plan and realized at the time of delivery it MAY not happen the way you want. That's all. Not to say you won't go according to your plan!!!
Perfect example...when i delivered the nurse timidly asked me if i had a birth plan. I said "no, i'll see how it all goes" and she smiled and said OK. She said some women come in with a list a mile long of the do's and dont's but what they do not realize is that SOMETIMES things happen that you don't originally perceive happening. I specifically told them i did not want forceps used. That was my only wish. It was not necessary. However, i was told sometimes they are necessary if needed...
Please...everyone have an open mind and don't get offended so easily. May you all have the deliverys you want, just keep in mind sometimes the end result might just be a little different than what you had in mind. That's all.
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LUCY
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
Posted by johnsae
I'm not doing one. I'm just leaving it to the Dr's. I want an epidural though.
Same here.....
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| Posted 5/17/07 9:29 PM |
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Karen
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Re: Ok what is a birthplan
I think the point that Heather is trying to make is that a birth plan is certainly a valid tool, but to understand that at that moment in time, things may not work out, and flexibility might be necessary. I think she is just trying to convey that sentiment.
I will say from somewhat personal experience - someone I know was unable to fulfill their (very detailed) birth plan due to a medical emergency. She had a difficult time dealing with the fact that things "did not go as planned".
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| Posted 5/17/07 9:32 PM |
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chelle
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"I have written out this birth “plan” to outline my wishes for my baby’s upcoming birth. I put the word PLAN in quotes because I do realize that medical emergencies do happen and other circumstances may be necessary which go against what I have outlined. I would like those who are present at my baby’s birth to respect the choices I have made concerning the birth of my baby."
Being that this is the 1st statement of my "plan"... I think I understand that anything can happen and I'm not expecting it to be a perfect, textbook birth and I am fully aware that things can go Not as planned.
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