Labor
- We intend to have a Natural Birth
o I went Natural until we went in for the C-section
- We know pain medication and epidural is available, please do not offer them. We will ask if we want them.
o The nurses were very good about this until C-section
- Please help us by suggesting natural pain relief options. And numerous positions while pushing.
o The nurses helped with different positions and breathing techniques until C-section
- Help us to keep the birthing room calm, quiet and as peaceful as possible.
o Most the time it was just Mike and I in the room, until issues came up
- Intermittent fetal monitoring and a heparin lock are preferred. Megan will naturally hydrate with water.
o Again this was done until issues came up
- We would like to be allowed to progress free of stringent time limits and have my labor augmented only if necessary
o Because of the heart decals we had to have C-section
- When pushing I’d like to do it instinctively and be allowed to progress without a time constraint as long as the baby and I are doing ok.
o Never got to this point
- I would prefer not to have an episiotomy.
o Never got to this point
If a C-section becomes necessary we would like
- Mike to present at all times during the operation
o It took him a really long time to get into the operating room
- the screen lowered a bit so I can see my baby being delivered
o Nope
- the baby to be given to my partner as soon as s/he's dried, if appropriate
o Nope
- to breastfeed my baby in the recovery room
o Nope
After birth
- Mike would like to cut the cord, if baby is healthy please wait until after the cord as stopped pulsing
o Nope
- We do not know the sex of Blueberry, DH would like to announce the sex.
o Nope
- If a medical emergency shall arise with the baby Mike will accompany the baby at all times
o Mike got to go with him after the C-section, only came to recovery to help calm me down
- Immediate skin to skin contact with mom is planned
o Nope… 5 hours later
- We plan to breastfeed and would like to within the first hour. Please hold all testing, weighing and bath until we have had a chance to try and bond.
o Haha Nope
- We plan to breastfeed. Please do not offer Blueberry a bottle or a pacifier
o He was not given a bottle until it was required because of his blood sugar and Mike gave it to him. His had only had a pacifier during his circumcision.
- All tests on baby shall be done in our presence, preferably in our room.
o Most were.
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