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Thank you for your cooperation in helping us accomplish our goal of having a
natural, unmedicated childbirth, to the extent that it is safe and viable for mother
and. Ideally, we would like to avoid all medication if possible (including, but not
limited to, Pitocin, IV, epidural, etc.). If an event should arise where medication
and/or medical intervention is needed we would like to discuss alternatives and
consequences with the medical team, have some time to discuss in private before
making our decision and be allowed to accept or refuse except in the case of
extreme emergency.
LABOR WISHES
Wed like to play music and have the option to dim the lights.
Wed like to use the following labor items/props:
o Bathtub
o Birthing stool
o Exercise ball
o Squatting chair
Wed like to be free to change positions and walk around for as long as
possible throughout active labor.
We would like to avoid an IV and excess of vaginal exams; only as and when
necessary.
Mother would like to be able to sit on the edge of the bed, a chair or birthing
ball even during fetal monitoring.
PAIN RELIEF To manage pain we plan to change positions as often as needed and
use breathing/massage techniques and the bathtub. Any other natural suggestions
from the medical team are welcomed. However, please do not offer an epidural
or other pain medication; we will request if needed.
DELIVERY
During delivery mother would like to be able to squat and use a birthing stool.
Mother would like the option to touch babys head as it crowns.
Ben would like to help catch the baby.
INTERVENTIONS
As long as mother and the baby are fine, we would like to be free of time
limitations and not have labor augmented.
Pitocin None. We ask that non-chemical induction methods be attempted
first (e.g. walking, nipple stimulation, etc.).
Forceps/Vacuum Avoid unless absolutely necessary.
Episiotomy Avoid, unless an existing tear is threatening to become severe.
Local anesthesia after birth for the repair.
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POST-DELIVERY
Thanks again for your support in allowing us to attempt a natural childbirth for our
first baby!