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I left it far too long, but as it hasnt been mentioned on the forum for a while I thought I would post mine as I have just spent bloody ages on it, lol! x
Birthing Partner:
· My husband, Richard
Home tel: *** Mob: ****
· Emergency back up if Richard cannot be got hold of: My mother,
Tel: *******
Important Other Information:
· I would like my birthing partner, Richard, to stay with me throughout. I am slightly phobic of hospitals and my greatest birth fear is that I will give birth and then Richard will be sent home leaving me there alone, please please whatever my medical circumstances, do not ask him to leave me there, I would rather go home.
· I would also ask that the baby is never taken out of our sight. If the baby needs to be taken to another room for any reason then I would like Richard to accompany him if I am unable.
Birth Position:
· I am not sure, I am quite interested in a water birth, but I want the birth to be as straight forward as possible and will be adaptable to what ever is necessary. So I assume on a bed? I am generally most comfortable lying on my side.
· Please can I be given a birthing ball in the room.
· If possible can the hospital provide a TENS machine
· I would like to avoid a caesarean if at all possible
Pain Relief:
· I am happy to try to cope on gas and air, and then have an epidural at the appropriate time. I would prefer to avoid pethedine.
· Can I use a birthing pool for pain relief but not for giving birth in?
Assisted Delivery:
· I would prefer to avoid an episiotomy
· I would prefer Ventouse and to avoid forceps if at all possible
After the birth:
· We would like Richard to cut the cord (after it has stopped pulsing)
· I would like the baby placed immediately on my chest
· Could someone record the exact time of birth
· The baby can be given the Vitamin K by injection
· I would prefer to deliver the placenta naturally, but dont mind it being sped up if easier
Feeding:
· I am planning to breast feed only, and any help getting that started would be appreciated
Other Information:
· I am not comfortable with student/trainee doctors or midwives being present, I would prefer to keep other people to a minimum.
[FONT="]If any members of my family phone asking if I am there I would prefer they were not informed.[/FONT]
Birthing Partner:
· My husband, Richard
Home tel: *** Mob: ****
· Emergency back up if Richard cannot be got hold of: My mother,
Tel: *******
Important Other Information:
· I would like my birthing partner, Richard, to stay with me throughout. I am slightly phobic of hospitals and my greatest birth fear is that I will give birth and then Richard will be sent home leaving me there alone, please please whatever my medical circumstances, do not ask him to leave me there, I would rather go home.
· I would also ask that the baby is never taken out of our sight. If the baby needs to be taken to another room for any reason then I would like Richard to accompany him if I am unable.
Birth Position:
· I am not sure, I am quite interested in a water birth, but I want the birth to be as straight forward as possible and will be adaptable to what ever is necessary. So I assume on a bed? I am generally most comfortable lying on my side.
· Please can I be given a birthing ball in the room.
· If possible can the hospital provide a TENS machine
· I would like to avoid a caesarean if at all possible
Pain Relief:
· I am happy to try to cope on gas and air, and then have an epidural at the appropriate time. I would prefer to avoid pethedine.
· Can I use a birthing pool for pain relief but not for giving birth in?
Assisted Delivery:
· I would prefer to avoid an episiotomy
· I would prefer Ventouse and to avoid forceps if at all possible
After the birth:
· We would like Richard to cut the cord (after it has stopped pulsing)
· I would like the baby placed immediately on my chest
· Could someone record the exact time of birth
· The baby can be given the Vitamin K by injection
· I would prefer to deliver the placenta naturally, but dont mind it being sped up if easier
Feeding:
· I am planning to breast feed only, and any help getting that started would be appreciated
Other Information:
· I am not comfortable with student/trainee doctors or midwives being present, I would prefer to keep other people to a minimum.
[FONT="]If any members of my family phone asking if I am there I would prefer they were not informed.[/FONT]