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Birth plan
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Mmm. I'm interested in this thread too. I know some things I want to avoid and would like to see whether others found a birth plan effective. Also, how does it work?
I start birth classes tonight (late I know
) so maybe they'll give us more info then.
Urgh! I find it scary that in some places they will routinely strip the membranes in late pregnancy without permission. I'm GBS+ and that freaks me out.
I start birth classes tonight (late I know
) so maybe they'll give us more info then.Urgh! I find it scary that in some places they will routinely strip the membranes in late pregnancy without permission.
I'm GBS+ and that freaks me out.
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I know I was reading on a birth plan about stipping & breaking & was like what is the difference? And that made me think to start this thread. I've been too lazy to look it up.
I get to start them May 1st. Do they cost $ there?
I get to start them May 1st. Do they cost $ there?
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Mine are covered by my health fund (private insurance). I think in general they cost about $300 if you want them but you don't have private cover.
I think the difference between stripping the membranes and breaking the waters is that that with stripping the amniotic sac stays in tact, but it is manually separated from the walls of the uterus a little bit. I could be wrong, it's never happened to me.
I think the difference between stripping the membranes and breaking the waters is that that with stripping the amniotic sac stays in tact, but it is manually separated from the walls of the uterus a little bit. I could be wrong, it's never happened to me.
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Woo that's kinda pricey! How many classes do ya get?
I found this: http://www.storknet.com/cubbies/childbirth/excf5.htm
I found this: http://www.storknet.com/cubbies/childbirth/excf5.htm
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In my case, five. So I'd better go to term, or I might not be finished my classes before I'm in labour.
How much are they for you? How many do you get?
Informative link.
How much are they for you? How many do you get? Informative link.
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lol, but at least you will remember what ya learned! Knowing me I'll be going, now what is it I'm suppose to do?
It's $130 for 6 weeks & insurance does not cover.
It's $130 for 6 weeks & insurance does not cover.
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Wow... yours are expensive Assisi...
We had 4 night sessions that were 3 hours each and it was only like $120 for the lot. Ours was private too...
We had 4 night sessions that were 3 hours each and it was only like $120 for the lot. Ours was private too...
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sparassidae
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Regarding birth plans- no, we've never had one. I don't know if it makes a difference, but we've always gone public, and never had anything done "as a matter of course, automatically". All procedures are explained and nothing ever done without our consent.
I've had babies in a couple of different hospitals here in Sydney, and have been completely happy with the treatment by midwives both during antenatal care and during/after labour.
So while we have definite ideas for how we like labour to go, I just feel a bit uncomfortable with the idea of a birth plan. I just find them to be a tad adversarial. And as I said, I've never felt like I've needed to 'fight' for my rights. Certainly make sure your DH knows your wishes, because if you are not up to making decisions he can be your spokesperson.
Regarding classes- we haven't gone to any since #1, but at that time (9 yrs ago) they were free at the public hospital, just considered part of your antenatal care.
I've had babies in a couple of different hospitals here in Sydney, and have been completely happy with the treatment by midwives both during antenatal care and during/after labour.
So while we have definite ideas for how we like labour to go, I just feel a bit uncomfortable with the idea of a birth plan. I just find them to be a tad adversarial. And as I said, I've never felt like I've needed to 'fight' for my rights. Certainly make sure your DH knows your wishes, because if you are not up to making decisions he can be your spokesperson.
Regarding classes- we haven't gone to any since #1, but at that time (9 yrs ago) they were free at the public hospital, just considered part of your antenatal care.
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i've never had a birth plan in the hospital. if you do a search online you should be able to find ones that you can print and bring in to your dr. when it comes to a birth plan remember that you won't always get what you want. a lot depends on the nurses and drs there at the time. and also the hospital policies. it is a good idea to write it up and bring it to a drs appt and see what they have to say.
i didn't know about them when i had my hospital births and didn't need them when i had my homebirths.
i didn't know about them when i had my hospital births and didn't need them when i had my homebirths.
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I did have a birth plan in my second pregnancy/birth. The parts I found to be beneficial: writing it down allowed me to solidify what I wanted in my own mind. I also had to "know" things to write a birth plan, and being informed is always good!
I did bring it to my 36 week appointment and got to discuss if these things were standard or not, very beneficial!! But I am pretty sure when i went into labor it was no where to be found, and I never mentioned it. So my experience is.... make one. It will require you to think through things and then you can ask your obgyn/midwife if they do it that way, that way you know in advance. I wouldn't expect them to have it on hand at the birth though, and I have seen women use it abrasively during labor .... so as far as having it around then, I don't think it has benefits at that moment. So long as you know what you want (and your husband, especially for when you hit the questioning emotional signpost in labor) you can verbally assert your wishes.I start birth classes tonight (late I know
That doesn't seem late to me! I don't know how long yours are but the one I took in my first pregnancy ended at 36 weeks and most people were as pregnant as me.
lol, but at least you will remember what ya learned! Knowing me I'll be going, now what is it I'm suppose to do?
It's $130 for 6 weeks & insurance does not cover.
I think I paid 85 dollars, also out of pocket. Your body will tell you what to do, don't you worry!
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I've never paid for birth classes, but if I did, I'd gladly pay for the Bradley classes.
I've had a birth plan for the last several kids. It was pretty much expected by my midwives & OBs that I've had, because they are more natural-minded and knew that I was planning on natural births.
I just gave my birth plan to my current OB this past week, and we haggled over a couple of things, but he pretty much agreed to everything on the list.
I keep my birth plan Flexible... I want This & This, I'll compromise on That & That, and if things go oddly, then I want to make choices A & B... I cover natural birth, c-section, sick baby, & even death/stillbirth.
My birth plan is 1.5 pages~ but that's because I include those unexpected events. Usually you want to keep it to 1 page.
I've had a birth plan for the last several kids. It was pretty much expected by my midwives & OBs that I've had, because they are more natural-minded and knew that I was planning on natural births.
I just gave my birth plan to my current OB this past week, and we haggled over a couple of things, but he pretty much agreed to everything on the list.
I keep my birth plan Flexible... I want This & This, I'll compromise on That & That, and if things go oddly, then I want to make choices A & B... I cover natural birth, c-section, sick baby, & even death/stillbirth.
My birth plan is 1.5 pages~ but that's because I include those unexpected events. Usually you want to keep it to 1 page.
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Very interesting jgonz.
If my baby's life is in danger I want a priest to come and baptise the child, or I want an opportunity for my husband or myself to do it. Should I include that in a birth plan? How do I let my healthcare providers know (in a way they'll remember).
If my baby's life is in danger I want a priest to come and baptise the child, or I want an opportunity for my husband or myself to do it. Should I include that in a birth plan? How do I let my healthcare providers know (in a way they'll remember).
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Your body will tell you what to do, don't you worry!
I hope so!
And knowing me I will make a birth plan & forget to take to the hospital.
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Yes, I'd put that in the birth plan under Special Situations... You'd still have to pre-arrange it with the priest, but at least the hospital personnel would know what you want should anything go awry.
If you guys want, I can cut & paste my birth plan into another post? It's a tad long, but I think it would work...
If you write up a birth plan, take it to your health care provider by about 36 wks. Get him/her to approve all aspects of it, and then they'll fax it to the hospital that you've pre-registered in. That way it's on file and they know what to expect (so you don't have to haggle once you get there in labor. That's not fun.) You should also have a copy packed in your bag, just in case someone hasn't seen your file as well.And knowing me I will make a birth plan & forget to take to the hospital.
Just today I was at L&D getting my blood pressure checked (what a waste of 3 hrs) and the nurse who was assigned to me said she'd just read through my birth plan. She said it was nice to know that I don't like to be talked to when I'm in labor (because some women Want to be distracted), and made a couple of other references to my birth plan that I was surprised at (good stuff). I'm so different when I'm in labor... it's like Don't talk to me, Leave me alone... and today I'm all chatty and laughing. LOL
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