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My Birth Plan

I have been writing and rewriting this post for several weeks now in preparation to Goose's birth however it just never got done. But before I share my birth story I wanted to share what I was hoping for it to be.

 Before Birth:

  • I didn't want any restrictions on how overdue I was aloud to do
  • I did not want to be induced unless there was a true medical reason that caused myself or Pilot to be put in danger. If induction was necessary I wanted to try natural ways (ex: striping membranes) before using medical ways
  • Minimal exams
  • If less than 4 centimeters I wanted to labor at home
Labor:
  • No restrictions on moving around and changing positions to be comfortable
  • Quiet environment, low lights and soft music playing
  • Since I had to have an IV I wanted it capped off and only used if necessary
  • I wanted to use gravity-enhancing positions to promote decent and delivery
  • I didn't want continuous monitoring
  • No pain medication offered!
Delivery:
  • I didn't want an episiotomy 
  • I wanted a mirror to watch Pilot be delivered
  • Pilot placed on my stomach right after delivery
After Delivery:
  • I wanted Hubby to cut the cord
  • I wanted to breastfeed as soon as possible after delivery
  • I wanted him to room in with me unless medically unable
So that is the extent of what I wanted! I plan to have what actually happen posted on Thursday so come and read it because you will want to hear this one.
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