Sexy in the City

As of 8/28/08
MY BIRTH PLAN

Prior to Active Labor
-I’d like to walk.
-I’d like to move around and change positions frequently.
-I’d like to drink fluids during early labor.

Labor
-I’d like the lights to be kept low.
-I’d like these people supporting me in labor: my husband and my mother
-I’d like my family to take photos or video my baby during labor.

Pain Control
-I’d like to use IV pain medication during labor.
-I’d like to have an epidural for pain relief.

Delivery
-I’d like my baby to be placed upon my abdomen after he is born.
-I’d like my husband to cut the cord.

Episiotomy
-I’d prefer not to have an episiotomy unless absolutely needed.
-I’d like guidance when pushing to help the perineum stretch.

After delivery
-I’d like to hold my baby while the placenta is delivered.
-If my baby needs closer observation in the Nursery, I’d like my partner to go with him.
-I’d like to feed my baby as soon as possible after delivery.
-I’d like to stay for 48 hours after delivery.

Feeding baby
-I plan on breastfeeding my baby.

Circumcision
-I’d like my baby boy to be circumcised.