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Birth plan ??

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By Praises from a Wife and Mommy!
It is that time where I should sit down and figure out the plan or what I would like it to look like when I go into labor.  I never wrote one with my daughter and I have no idea what I want to include.

Any advice?  Is this just a waste of time??

Lots to think about... HELP
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Walking in His Grace said…
I had things that I specifically wanted ... like my epidural, when to hold the baby, wanting to nurse as soon as she was born, who was allowed in the delivery room. & While a lot of it did go as planned, it did change when she ended up having trouble breathing when she was first born. So birth plans are ok -- just be prepared that it may not go as you had planned!
February 18, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Praises from a Wife and Mommy! said…
Yes it is very important to stay flexible and not get upset if things go different then planned. I just dont know when I should get an epidural, or if I should plan on a episiotmy cause I would like to prevent tearing. I know I want to breastfeed right away and I know I only want my hubby in the room when I start hard labor. SO MUCH TO THINK ABOUT.
February 18, 2011 at 9:11 AM
Pamela said…
Had three kids but no birth plan. My thinking after my 3 and my daughters 4 is that whatever plan you have will go out the window in a hurry when you're in labor. But basic things like who you want in the room,if you want pain control, etc., are good to not only plan but let those around you know about.
February 18, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Cricket @ Thrifty Texas Penny said…
ditto Pamela,
I didn't have a plan for either of my kids. The only things we really discussed with anyone were that I was not to have epi or spinal under any circumstances and that I wanted to nurse. Why stress over making a plan when you have to go with the flow anyway?
February 19, 2011 at 10:55 PM
Andie said…
I wrote out what my "perfect birth" would look like from my perspective, then I addressed what my preferences would be in the event that complications caused us to deviate from that "perfect" birth scenario. This is what I discussed with my practitioners, so that we could understand each others expectations.

A thought on the episiotomy: If you have fabric with a cut in it, say a pair of jeans, and pressure is applied in that location it is going to tear worse, and farther than uncut fabric would have. It is very similar with our bodies. Some of the worst tears are a result of episiotomies. I had an episiotomy with my 1st birth, and opted against it for my subsequent (5) children, because the healing process (without further tearing) was pretty rough for me. I actually gave birth to a 12 lb baby (3rd birth) with no need for stitches, so our bodies can stretch an amazing amount! Just a thought to ponder, but don't feel judged if you prefer one!!
February 21, 2011 at 2:00 PM
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