I didn't have one, but I'm very tempted to make a copy of yours for the hubs if you don't mind!
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Birth Plan for my husband
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Ok, I finally worked on this. I really liked the one that someone posted somewhere that outlined the whole stages of labor, and had suggestions for every stage [they were going UC], but I think my DH would be overwhelmed. So I took bits of it, bits of Kelly's, and added a few things, and this is what I've got. Feedback?
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I didn't include anything for in the event of a RCS because DH has already made it clear he won't/can't accompany me into the OR.
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That's a whole 'nother issue. All the more reason to succeed with my VBAC, eh?
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| How You Can Help The #1 most important thing: I have to stay relaxed. During contractions, your most important job is to make sure my body isn't tensing up. The Hypnobabies partner guide and the Birthing From Within cheat cards have suggestions for helping me relax. During contractions: 1)Check my breathing. It's important that I breathe with the belly, in thru the nose, out thru the mouth. 2)I need to keep my jaw relaxed as this helps the pelvis/cervix open. Chanting "Om", "open", or other deep sounds will help. 3)Check with your hands to make sure I'm relaxed. Touch shoulders, arms, neck, back, legs. Make eye contact. Tell me to relax. Remind me to relax the muscles in my face. •I plan to stay home for as long as possible during active labor. This is the phase that using some of the Hypnobirthing techniques and yoga will come in handy oSome yoga poses I may find helpful: Cat/Cow, Table Pose [Konasana], Knee Down Lunge Rock, Child's Pose, Squat [Mulasana; only if babe is in a good position], Shower Pose oEncourage me to move and walk as much as possible. Walking during labor is VERY good for me, even if I'm hesitant. oSome Hypnobabies keywords: lightswitch, Release, Peace, Relax •I'll try to tell you or indicate what I want. At some point, it's possible that I'll tell you not to touch me. If so, keep watching my face/shoulders/arms and if I seem to be tensing, tell me to relax. Unless I tell you not to touch me, keep touching me. •Don't take it personally if I'm cranky, short, or even if I snap. •Make sure I stay hydrated. I'll have packed drinks, suckers, chapstick-- remind me of this. The hospital will provide ice chips. Encourage me between contractions to drink water or gatorade. •At the same time, remind me to make frequent trips to the loo. This will help my pelvis stay relaxed. Pushing •I hope to use exhale pushing, rather than "hold my breath" pushing. This is gentler, and less physically exhausting. It may also take a bit longer since it's not as forceful, but this can prevent tears. •I need to listen to my body to find the right position for pushing. With Liam, there were so many outside distractions, it was hard to "hear" what my body was "saying", and I never felt like I got the hang of pushing. •I DO NOT WANT THE CORD CUT UNTIL IT HAS STOPPED PULSING. After the baby is born: stick to him. [My Doula] will stay with me, you go with the baby. They can't take him anywhere out of your sight, even if they say they want to or say it's policy, so don't let them. •I do not want the baby taken to the nursery, even/especially for a bath. See this video to understand why: How Not To Bathe a Baby Baby can be wiped off [leaving the vernix, the white waxy stuff that protected his skin in utero], and placed skin to skin with me, and both of us covered with a blanket or heated towel. The only reason the heat lamps are needed is when they give them a bath in the first place. •The baby does not need the Hep B vaccine. We will decide after the birth about the vitamin K. And I'd like to consult with the pediatrician regarding the eye goop. •If there is a sincere medical reason for the babe to go to the nursery, please go with him. The above things still apply. |
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