This birth plan is intended to express the preference and desires we have for the birth of our baby during a planned cesarean. It is not intended to be a script. We fully realize that situations may arise such that our plan cannot and should not be followed. However, we hope that barring any extenuating circumstances, you will be able to keep us informed and aware of our options. Thank you.
The Surgery
Spinal/epidural anesthesia
No pre-operative medications
Husband, Dave, present at all times
Doula, Robin, present at all times
Video/Pictures taken (Robin can do this)
Free one hand to touch the baby
Partner to cut the cord
Breast feeding in recovery room
Mirror to view the birth
Duramorph for postpartum pain
Postpartum and Baby Care
Delay the eye medication
Breast feeding only
No pacifiers or glucose water
No separation of Mother & Baby
Pediatric Exams in the mother's room
Do not bathe the baby we'd like to do it later as a family
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