Really Cool Site!

For all you Mama's out there who want to make up a birth plan, but have no idea where to start or exactly what a birth plan is I found an amazing website I'd like to share....
http://www.birthplan.com


All you have to do is check off what you would prefer during your labor and delivery! Then it's emailed to you and all you have to do is print it out and give it to your Dr. and the Hospital staff! It's amazing and had everything I wanted!
Here is mine!

Birth Plan - Crystal Tyann Danz

Due Date: 11/20/2008
Patient of Dr. Paul Hergott
Scheduled to deliver at Sault Area Hospital


09/05/2008
Dear Dr. Hergott and SAH Staff

Please regard this as my official plan regarding the labor and delivery of my child. If there is anything that requires further discussion please let me know.

Sincerely,
Crystal Danz



LABOR

I would like to be free to walk around during labor.
I wish to be able to move around and change position at will throughout labor.
I would like to be able to have fluids by mouth throughout the first stage of labor.
I would like the lights in the room to be kept low during my labor.
I would prefer to keep the number of vaginal exams to a minimum.
I do not want an IV unless I become dehydrated.


MONITORING

I do not want an internal monitor unless the baby has shown some sign of distress.


LABOR AUGMENTATION/INDUCTION

If labor is not progressing, I would like to have the amniotic membrane ruptured before other methods are used to augment labor.
I would prefer to be allowed to try changing position and other natural methods (walking, nipple stimulation) before pitocin is administered.


ANESTHESIA/PAIN MEDICATION

I realize that many pain medications exist I'll ask for them if I need them.
Before considering an epidural, and if the situation warrants, I would like to try an injection of narcotic pain relief (Nubain, Demerol, Stadol or similar).


CESAREAN

Unless absolutely necessary, I would like to avoid a Cesarean.
If a Cesarean delivery is indicated, I would like to be fully informed and to participate in the decision-making process.
I would like (coach) present at all times if the baby requires a Cesarean delivery.
I wish to have an epidural for anesthesia
If the baby is not in distress, the baby should be given to (coach) immediately after birth.


EPISIOTOMY

I would prefer not to have an episiotomy unless absolutely required for the baby's safety.
I am hoping to protect the perineum. I am practicing ahead of time by squatting, doing Kegel exercises, and perineal massage.
I would appreciate guidance in when to push and when to stop pushing so the perineum can stretch.


DELIVERY

I would like to be allowed to choose the position in which I give birth, including squatting.
I would like (partner) and/or nurses to support me and my legs as necessary during the pushing stage.
I would like the chance to touch the baby's head when it crowns.
Even if I am fully dilated, and assuming the baby is not in distress, I would like to try to wait until I feel the urge to push before beginning the pushing phase.
I would appreciate having the room lights turned low for the actual delivery.
I would like to have the baby placed on my stomach/chest immediately after delivery.


IMMEDIATELY AFTER DELIVERY

(coach) does not wish to cut the cord.
I would like to hold the baby while I deliver the placenta and any tissue repairs are made.
I would like to have the baby evaluated and bathed in my presence.
I plan to keep the baby near me following birth and would appreciate if the evaluation of the baby can be done with the baby on my abdomen, with both of us covered by a warm blanket, unless there is an unusual situation.
If the baby must be taken from me to receive medical treatment, (coach) or some other person I designate will accompany the baby at all times.
I would prefer to hold the baby rather than have (him/her) placed under heat lamps.
I would like to donate the umbilical cord blood if possible.


POSTPARTUM

Unless required for health reasons, I do not wish to be separated from my baby.
I would like to have the baby "room in" and be with me at all times.


BREASTFEEDING

I plan to breastfeed the baby and would like to begin nursing very shortly after birth.
Unless medically necessary, I do not wish to have any bottles given to the baby (including glucose water or plain water).
I would like to meet with a Lactation Consultant.


CIRCUMCISION

I do not want the baby circumcised


PHOTO/VIDEO

I would like to take still photographs during labor and the birth.


OTHER

My support people are (support people) and I would like them to be present during labor and/or delivery.

that was pretty cool, I just did mine as well. Thanks for posting  

This is awesome hehe im gonna go do mine now.