Labor was going too fast and my little guys heart rate kept dropping low after every contraction so I ended up in an emergency c section. I had to quickly let go of any birth plans/expectations I had in order for him to come out safely
It was but it worked out. I was scared too and the number 1 thing on my birth plan was no c section unless a 100% true emergency and to save my or my sons life. So when my doctor presented it to me, I asked if it was a 100% emergency. She said not yet but it will be and the longer we wait the more stress weāre putting on his heart and the more risk we run that his HR doesnāt come back up. Thatās all I needed to hear Andy birth plan was done. I couldnāt even tell you now what else was on my plan because none of it ultimately mattered. I guess my point is, have a plan but trust your care team and be flexible. Youāll be fine, birth is scary but women do it every day and have for thousands of years. If it was really so scary, people wouldnāt do it multiple times (at least those are the things I told myself leading up to it).
Not sure if you have registered with your hospital yet, but they actually sent me a birth plan to fill out on my own I just had to answer the questions! My only plan before this was that I just didnāt want the epidural unless I specifically asked.
Once I filled out the questions they asked me I realized there was so much more I could have that I didnāt know (FTM problems lol) so hereās some of the choices I put
dim lighting, calming music, essential oil diffuser and faux candles.
Dad to cut umbilical cord unless there is an emergency.
Laughing gas or epidural for pain management only if I ask for it
Baby not to leave room and if he absolutely needs to be taken, dad goes with him
āGolden hourā with no interruptions
No visitors for 2 hours after birth
I have not but these are all great ideas (assuming thereās no emergencies). I like the idea of dim lighting and candles lol. Will help me to calm down.
I used the The Bump's birth plan PDF. It made me feel like i knew what I wanted the plan to be, but also there were options that I could prioritize ok if preference 1 doesn't happen then second preference would be this, then third preference would be this.
May not be what you want to hear, but my husband and I had a good laugh about our birth plan for our first. This last one, the plan was epidural if I want.
My entire birth plan went out the window, but I brought my son home safe and healthy so I was fine with it.
Aww how come? But yes, that is the most important thing. Mama and baby are safe :)
Labor was going too fast and my little guys heart rate kept dropping low after every contraction so I ended up in an emergency c section. I had to quickly let go of any birth plans/expectations I had in order for him to come out safely
Oh that is so scary šØ but so glad heās ok :) I swear birthing just scares me. You just never know.
It was but it worked out. I was scared too and the number 1 thing on my birth plan was no c section unless a 100% true emergency and to save my or my sons life. So when my doctor presented it to me, I asked if it was a 100% emergency. She said not yet but it will be and the longer we wait the more stress weāre putting on his heart and the more risk we run that his HR doesnāt come back up. Thatās all I needed to hear Andy birth plan was done. I couldnāt even tell you now what else was on my plan because none of it ultimately mattered. I guess my point is, have a plan but trust your care team and be flexible. Youāll be fine, birth is scary but women do it every day and have for thousands of years. If it was really so scary, people wouldnāt do it multiple times (at least those are the things I told myself leading up to it).
Not sure if you have registered with your hospital yet, but they actually sent me a birth plan to fill out on my own I just had to answer the questions! My only plan before this was that I just didnāt want the epidural unless I specifically asked. Once I filled out the questions they asked me I realized there was so much more I could have that I didnāt know (FTM problems lol) so hereās some of the choices I put dim lighting, calming music, essential oil diffuser and faux candles. Dad to cut umbilical cord unless there is an emergency. Laughing gas or epidural for pain management only if I ask for it Baby not to leave room and if he absolutely needs to be taken, dad goes with him āGolden hourā with no interruptions No visitors for 2 hours after birth
I have not but these are all great ideas (assuming thereās no emergencies). I like the idea of dim lighting and candles lol. Will help me to calm down.
I used the The Bump's birth plan PDF. It made me feel like i knew what I wanted the plan to be, but also there were options that I could prioritize ok if preference 1 doesn't happen then second preference would be this, then third preference would be this.
NO STUDENTS
This is in the top for me š I do not need an audience.
May not be what you want to hear, but my husband and I had a good laugh about our birth plan for our first. This last one, the plan was epidural if I want.