My birth plan

 

·        Always at least one support person with me

·        Husband to please cut the cord, if possible

·        No bright lights, own music, Cranberry juice

·        Bath/shower and firm sacral massage for comfort

·       Please remind me to relax and breathe into the wave of the contraction

·        Rescue remedy for feelings of panic/anxiety…4 drops under tongue as required

·        Aromatherapy oils for labor massage and burner

·        Please do not ask if I require pain relief

·        No phone calls or visitors…I also do not wish for anyone to be informed that I am in labor

·        I would like to touch my baby’s head as it appears

·        I wish to hold my baby immediately after birth

·        I would like some photos of my baby and I after birth

·        I would prefer to not have my baby taken from my sight

·        I would prefer not to have to get onto the bed at any stage, unless in my baby’s best interest

·        No vaginal exams unless absolutely required

·        I wish to breastfeed as soon as possible after birth

·        No augmentation unless in my baby’s best interest