Birth plans

Louise's birth plan

• I would like my husband, Joe, to be with me throughout the labour.
• I'd like the labour to be as drug-free as possible- using homeopathy, hot baths, gas and air, breathing techniques and my tens machine to get me through it.
• I'd like to stay as mobile as possible and would appreciate midwife support and guidance with breathing and positions. Ideally I'd like to be upright for the delivery.
• However, I am open to having an epidural if I can no longer bear the pain! I don't want to have pethidine.
• I don't want to receive continuous monitoring unless absolutely necessary.
• I'd like the baby to be delivered onto my tummy for a cuddle before he or she is cleaned. And ideally, I'd like to breastfeed as soon as possible. Joe would like to cut the cord.
• I'm okay receiving an episiotomy for fetal distress/surgical delivery but otherwise would prefer to tear.
• I don't want a Caesarean but if I have to have one, I want Joe to be with me.
• Vitamin K - I'm happy for my baby to receive this.

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