Originally Posted by
itsybistyspider
here is mine
I had a fantastic UC. PM me if you want my birth story link.
birth plan,
and transfer plan
and links to watch/read/print
I also had directions to the hospital in the car, incase we needed that.
Emergency Contact: 911
Our address: gfghfgfjhgfjhgfjhfg
Sharon Hospital: 50 Hospital Hill Road Sharon, CT 06069
(860) 364-4124
860.364.4000
Dr. J. vmbmfhgf
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Mom- 123456789
Dad- 123456789
Birth Plan:
Normal heart rate for baby is no less than 110BPM and no more than 180 between contractions, or does not recover after a contraction.
At start of Labor:
-Tell Kto drink every 1/3 minutes or so, offer her a snack a few times
-Tell her to pee at least once per hour, if she can
- Take a picture of K, S, and yourself
- Fill tub with 92-95F NEVER OVER 100F- check temp at least hourly (keep clean)
- Make sure house is warm
- Dim lights and light candles
- Make sure everything is cleaned up and in order in the house (no clothes or toys laying around where K could trip or bleed on them)
- Double check the bed has OLD SHEETS and couches etc are covered as planned
-Get yourself and Saule food so no one is starving at the birth
-Put lavender on everyone
Mid Labor-
-Take a picture of K , S , and Yourself
-K should get in the the tub when contractions get so she cant talk during them- and get out if they stop or slow to much
-Keep pool clean, room quiet and warm, etc
Once things get going:
-Take a picture of K , S , and Yourself
-Put towels in the dryer to warm them up
-Tell K to drink every 1/3 minutes or so, just a small sip is fine
-Tell her to pee at least once per hour, if she can
After the birth:
-Make sure baby is breathing OK. Use a wash cloth to wipe his nose/lips face clear of gunk. If not pinking up/active rub baby, talk to baby, suck out nose/mouth
-Make sure K isn't bleeding to heavily (more than ~2 cups total is bad- give hem-halt) and a slice of placenta and get baby to nurse.
-Get a towel from the dryer and put it over the baby for no draft
-Give K a drink
-Take a picture of K , S and Yourself
-Make a note of the time
-Ask K if she wants to get out of the pool. If yes, help lift her and get her to a comfy place with a Chux pad on it. Wrap her in a towel and make sure she isn't getting chilled.
-Get a bowl ready for the placenta
-Get the baby a fresh warm towel.
-Get K a Drink and Snack
-Make sure baby is latched on or trying
What to do with placenta:
Never pull on the cord!
-Get K Upright if its not out within an hour or so (standing/squatting) and give a push.
-Give "placenta out" if its not out after 1 hour or so.
-After its delivered and the cord is cut, keeping it as clean as possible, inspect it to see if it looks "whole"
-Check K isn't bleeding to heavy, help her get a diaper on
-Give k a small piece to eat (in least gross way possible!)
-put it in a freezer bag, double, and put it in the fridge.
After birth is all over:
-Clean up any messes
-Get baby an outfit and diaper
-Get K and outfit and diaper and shower if she wishes
-Empty tub out
-Check K for tears and treat if needed
I also made a transfer birth plan
Hospital Transfer Birth Plan
Cesarean Requests
Pre-Op
• In preparation for having the baby skin-to-skin ASAP, I'd like to be draped for easy removal instead of wearing a gown.
• Spinal before catheter or other surgical prep.
• Should I need general anesthesia during the birth, I'd like my husband to stay in the OR to take pictures and be able to hold the baby.
• No meds that will make me drowsy.
• I would like some non-drowsy nausea meds if available.
In the OR:
• Please drop the drape as much as possible so I can see the babies coming out.
• Hands free from restraints.
• Baby delivered directly to my chest, not taken over to a warmer. Resusitation done on my chest if needed.
•Delay Cord clamping as long as possible
• I want the babies with me at all times. If they need to be examined, I'd like it done on my chest
• I would like to try to nurse them in the OR if they are interested.
• Please cover us with warm blankets to keep us warm instead of wrapping up individually.
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Please no eye gel, Hep B vaccine, or Vitamin K.
• We'd like to photograph and video tape their birth.
•I would like to take the placenta home with me. Please keep it in the fridge until we leave.
Post-Op:
• Please don't bathe them until we've given the OK. Either my husband will do it later in the day or we'll request it after we've had a chance to get to know them and breastfeed in recovery.
• If the baby must leave me at any time, I insist my husband must go with the baby.
• If there is a delay going to recovery, I want my husband to take the baby to recovery and do skin-to-skin care with them. I do not want them taken to the nursery and bathed and examined in between.
Print attachments to this email and the first link bellow!
http://s292.photobucket.com/albums/mm16/sunnywallace/UC%20documents/
Read these PRIOR to birth:
Infant CPR
http://depts.washington.edu/learncpr/infantcpr.html
Doppler how to GUide:
UC Resources
http://www.cafemom.com/journals/read/1577334/Placenta_Encapsulation_Instructions_w_Pictures
Baby exam
http://newborns.stanford.edu/Residents/Exam1.html
http://www.homebirth.net.au/2008/04/resuscitation-of-newborn.html
variations in normal
http://www.unhinderedliving.com/variations.html
http://spinningbabies.com/spinning-babies-and/resolving-shoulder-dystocia
http://www.homebirth.net.au/2008/04/resuscitation-of-newborn.html
http://www.mothering.com/community/t/252628/unassisted-birth-resources
http://www.unassistedhomebirth.com/fathers/diyquestions.htm
http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/pushing.asp
third stage
http://www.mothering.com/community/t/239280/retained-placenta-physiological-third-stage
http://www.authenticparenting.info/2011/11/natural-mama-birth-and-postpartum-kit.html