Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 -Sharon, is this your first child? You may change your mind about not wanting drugs. Labor hurts like hell! LOL I suppose it just really depends on the hospital and how your labor is going whether or not they will follow your birthing plan. I would make one up and give it to your Dr. and see what he/she says. Good luck and I hope you make it through labor without and drugs. I said the same thing and was induced and after my water broke I couldn't deal with the pain anymore. Tammy -- In OSSG-pregnant , " Sharon " wrote: > Hey Ladies! > > Did you all make up a birthing plan?? I'm going to have a hospital > delivery, and I've read so much about birthing plans that I wonder > if I should make one up for this little guy. I kinda have, already, > but wanted to know what you all thought about them... do the > hospital personell pay attention to them?? Would they rather a > patient have them or do they get pissy?? > > I've realized lately that I am more afraid of medical interventions > than I am of the pain of childbirth. I don't want pain meds, etc. > unless the baby isn't tolerating labor well... and there are some > specific things that I don't want done to me (for example, the > hospital I am going into is a teaching hospital, too... and while I > don't mind students, I don't want them touching me while I am in > labor; I don't want pit unless the baby is failing and c-section is > looming, etc... stuff like that). Should stuff like that be spelled > out, politely? What do you all think?? > > Until recently, I had always thought that I would simply have an > epidural and be done with it, but the closer it gets to birthing > time, the more I learn about childbirth, the more I realize that an > epidural, walking or not, is about the last thing I want prior to a > c-section. I just don't like the idea of any more medical procedures > done on me than absolutely necessary. And by absolutely necessary, I > mean getting down to life or death necessary... I can tolerate a > great deal of pain, so I am not worried about that at all... > > Anyway, I am rambling... thanks for your thoughts in advace!! Have a > beautiful day!! :~) > > Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 I think it is a good idea to make a birthing plan as long as you are flexible and realize that as your labor progresses things may need to change. Some doctors and hospitals are good about birthing plans and some aren't. I agree with you about teaching hospitals. I have delivered my first 2 at a teaching hospital and will delivery this one there also. I had heard a horror story from a friend (who delivered there a year before I did) about 3 residences coming in and each on jamming their hand inside her to check her. Every time the nurse came to check her, there were the 3 Stooges right behind her! When I registered with the hospital, I made sure I check the box on the form saying I did not authorize to be treated by students. I also gave my husband the command to not allow anyone he didn't know other than nurses to check me out. I know residence have to learn somewhere but it wsan't going to be on me. Just don't be afraid to take charge of your experience but be willing to listen when necessary and re-evaluate when necessary...that's my 2 cents, LOL! Good luck! Sue Lap RNY 6/5/02 EDD 6/11/04 Kit 2/11/2000 Kendall 12/12/93 > Hey Ladies! > > Did you all make up a birthing plan?? I'm going to have a hospital > delivery, and I've read so much about birthing plans that I wonder > if I should make one up for this little guy. I kinda have, already, > but wanted to know what you all thought about them... do the > hospital personell pay attention to them?? Would they rather a > patient have them or do they get pissy?? > > I've realized lately that I am more afraid of medical interventions > than I am of the pain of childbirth. I don't want pain meds, etc. > unless the baby isn't tolerating labor well... and there are some > specific things that I don't want done to me (for example, the > hospital I am going into is a teaching hospital, too... and while I > don't mind students, I don't want them touching me while I am in > labor; I don't want pit unless the baby is failing and c-section is > looming, etc... stuff like that). Should stuff like that be spelled > out, politely? What do you all think?? > > Until recently, I had always thought that I would simply have an > epidural and be done with it, but the closer it gets to birthing > time, the more I learn about childbirth, the more I realize that an > epidural, walking or not, is about the last thing I want prior to a > c-section. I just don't like the idea of any more medical procedures > done on me than absolutely necessary. And by absolutely necessary, I > mean getting down to life or death necessary... I can tolerate a > great deal of pain, so I am not worried about that at all... > > Anyway, I am rambling... thanks for your thoughts in advace!! Have a > beautiful day!! :~) > > Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 Great question. I had a birthing plan with both my kids. I went over it with one of my doctors in the office and went over it with my labor nurse when I first got there. Actually at both (two seperate hospitals too) they were attentive to the birth plan. I made it clear I wanted no meds, no augmentation, intervention, etc. (unless medically necessary of course). It worked out great because I made sure they did not offer me pain relief and I made it through both deliveries without au natural. They also paid attention to the fact that I did not want extraneous personell in the room (interns, med students, etc) so it worked out great. I highly recommend one. If you would like a copy of mine, just email me and I'll send it. Good luck!!! Mommy to , 3 yrs and Tyler, 6 mos. > Hey Ladies! > > Did you all make up a birthing plan?? I'm going to have a hospital > delivery, and I've read so much about birthing plans that I wonder > if I should make one up for this little guy. I kinda have, already, > but wanted to know what you all thought about them... do the > hospital personell pay attention to them?? Would they rather a > patient have them or do they get pissy?? > > I've realized lately that I am more afraid of medical interventions > than I am of the pain of childbirth. I don't want pain meds, etc. > unless the baby isn't tolerating labor well... and there are some > specific things that I don't want done to me (for example, the > hospital I am going into is a teaching hospital, too... and while I > don't mind students, I don't want them touching me while I am in > labor; I don't want pit unless the baby is failing and c-section is > looming, etc... stuff like that). Should stuff like that be spelled > out, politely? What do you all think?? > > Until recently, I had always thought that I would simply have an > epidural and be done with it, but the closer it gets to birthing > time, the more I learn about childbirth, the more I realize that an > epidural, walking or not, is about the last thing I want prior to a > c-section. I just don't like the idea of any more medical procedures > done on me than absolutely necessary. And by absolutely necessary, I > mean getting down to life or death necessary... I can tolerate a > great deal of pain, so I am not worried about that at all... > > Anyway, I am rambling... thanks for your thoughts in advace!! Have a > beautiful day!! :~) > > Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2004 Report Share Posted January 13, 2004 Sharon- Good luck with your plan. Don't feel bad if later into your labor that you feel you want the epidural. It was such a God-send for me, especially having all back labor with my 1st baby. I'm gonna tell them to have mine ready and waiting for me when I get to the hospital this time!!! I can tolerate pain pretty well also, but if it means for you to get some rest go for it. P.S.-they had me on pictocin also to get me to dilate faster and believe me, that can be some wicked stuff til ya get the epidural! Re: Birthing Plans -Sharon, is this your first child? You may change your mind about not wanting drugs. Labor hurts like hell! LOL I suppose it just really depends on the hospital and how your labor is going whether or not they will follow your birthing plan. I would make one up and give it to your Dr. and see what he/she says. Good luck and I hope you make it through labor without and drugs. I said the same thing and was induced and after my water broke I couldn't deal with the pain anymore. Tammy -- In OSSG-pregnant , " Sharon " wrote: > Hey Ladies! > > Did you all make up a birthing plan?? I'm going to have a hospital > delivery, and I've read so much about birthing plans that I wonder > if I should make one up for this little guy. I kinda have, already, > but wanted to know what you all thought about them... do the > hospital personell pay attention to them?? Would they rather a > patient have them or do they get pissy?? > > I've realized lately that I am more afraid of medical interventions > than I am of the pain of childbirth. I don't want pain meds, etc. > unless the baby isn't tolerating labor well... and there are some > specific things that I don't want done to me (for example, the > hospital I am going into is a teaching hospital, too... and while I > don't mind students, I don't want them touching me while I am in > labor; I don't want pit unless the baby is failing and c-section is > looming, etc... stuff like that). Should stuff like that be spelled > out, politely? What do you all think?? > > Until recently, I had always thought that I would simply have an > epidural and be done with it, but the closer it gets to birthing > time, the more I learn about childbirth, the more I realize that an > epidural, walking or not, is about the last thing I want prior to a > c-section. I just don't like the idea of any more medical procedures > done on me than absolutely necessary. And by absolutely necessary, I > mean getting down to life or death necessary... I can tolerate a > great deal of pain, so I am not worried about that at all... > > Anyway, I am rambling... thanks for your thoughts in advace!! Have a > beautiful day!! :~) > > Sharon Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2004 Report Share Posted January 20, 2004 I would love one for my wife and I...We are 9 months post op and 7 1/2 weeks pregnant with our first!!! Re: Birthing Plans Great question. I had a birthing plan with both my kids. I went over it with one of my doctors in the office and went over it with my labor nurse when I first got there. Actually at both (two seperate hospitals too) they were attentive to the birth plan. I made it clear I wanted no meds, no augmentation, intervention, etc. (unless medically necessary of course). It worked out great because I made sure they did not offer me pain relief and I made it through both deliveries without au natural. They also paid attention to the fact that I did not want extraneous personell in the room (interns, med students, etc) so it worked out great. I highly recommend one. If you would like a copy of mine, just email me and I'll send it. Good luck!!! Mommy to , 3 yrs and Tyler, 6 mos. > Hey Ladies! > > Did you all make up a birthing plan?? I'm going to have a hospital > delivery, and I've read so much about birthing plans that I wonder > if I should make one up for this little guy. I kinda have, already, > but wanted to know what you all thought about them... do the > hospital personell pay attention to them?? Would they rather a > patient have them or do they get pissy?? > > I've realized lately that I am more afraid of medical interventions > than I am of the pain of childbirth. I don't want pain meds, etc. > unless the baby isn't tolerating labor well... and there are some > specific things that I don't want done to me (for example, the > hospital I am going into is a teaching hospital, too... and while I > don't mind students, I don't want them touching me while I am in > labor; I don't want pit unless the baby is failing and c-section is > looming, etc... stuff like that). Should stuff like that be spelled > out, politely? What do you all think?? > > Until recently, I had always thought that I would simply have an > epidural and be done with it, but the closer it gets to birthing > time, the more I learn about childbirth, the more I realize that an > epidural, walking or not, is about the last thing I want prior to a > c-section. I just don't like the idea of any more medical procedures > done on me than absolutely necessary. And by absolutely necessary, I > mean getting down to life or death necessary... I can tolerate a > great deal of pain, so I am not worried about that at all... > > Anyway, I am rambling... thanks for your thoughts in advace!! Have a > beautiful day!! :~) > > Sharon Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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