Writing a birth plan
I'm going to go ahead and write up a birth plan, but I'm not sure how to go about it. I know if that if I get my medicaid back, I won't need it, but I'm doing this for that "just in case" situation, and I end up having to deliver at the hospital.
I didn't make a birth plan with my son last year, and got pretty much taken advantage of by the nurses. They hooked me up to pitocin without me knowing since I already had the IV in my arm, and was trying to get some rest. This time I'm not letting that shit happen, and WILL argue with them to get the way I want things to go. I'd rather not argue since I'm a really easy going person; this is the reason i'm making one as well.
First I don't want ANY IV fluid, unless I need the antibiotics, and I'll ONLY take the antibiotics. I don't remember what it's called when they just put the IV port in? Saline lock? I don't know. @homebirthadvocate i think I've heard you mention it in another thread?
If I get to L&D and I'm having contractions 2-3 mins apart, I don't want to be checked to see how dilated I am. I hated the cervical checks since they were soooo uncomfortable AND the nurses always had these super long fake nails..and it HURT! I guess they don't know that long nails are disgusting to have as a nurse, and carry around bacteria! I could only imagine one of the nails busting through the gloves and stabbing me..how gross. Can I request to not be checked? I don't know how well they'd handle that since they'll more than likely start bitching about how they HAVE to know how dilated I am before they can admit me. blah blah blah :-@
I don't want to stay the 2 full days after delivery because I don't fee like I'll need to. When I had my son last year I felt well enough right after having him to go home, but of course him being my first I stayed the 2 days since I had no clue what I was doing.
Sorry this is so long! I'm just wondering should I go ahead and write up one myself? Or should I use a template, and use one that has the little check mark things on it?
I didn't make a birth plan with my son last year, and got pretty much taken advantage of by the nurses. They hooked me up to pitocin without me knowing since I already had the IV in my arm, and was trying to get some rest. This time I'm not letting that shit happen, and WILL argue with them to get the way I want things to go. I'd rather not argue since I'm a really easy going person; this is the reason i'm making one as well.
First I don't want ANY IV fluid, unless I need the antibiotics, and I'll ONLY take the antibiotics. I don't remember what it's called when they just put the IV port in? Saline lock? I don't know. @homebirthadvocate i think I've heard you mention it in another thread?
If I get to L&D and I'm having contractions 2-3 mins apart, I don't want to be checked to see how dilated I am. I hated the cervical checks since they were soooo uncomfortable AND the nurses always had these super long fake nails..and it HURT! I guess they don't know that long nails are disgusting to have as a nurse, and carry around bacteria! I could only imagine one of the nails busting through the gloves and stabbing me..how gross. Can I request to not be checked? I don't know how well they'd handle that since they'll more than likely start bitching about how they HAVE to know how dilated I am before they can admit me. blah blah blah :-@
I don't want to stay the 2 full days after delivery because I don't fee like I'll need to. When I had my son last year I felt well enough right after having him to go home, but of course him being my first I stayed the 2 days since I had no clue what I was doing.
Sorry this is so long! I'm just wondering should I go ahead and write up one myself? Or should I use a template, and use one that has the little check mark things on it?
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And why do some people not want their basis washed with soap.. Is it bad for then or just a personal preference?
I'm just wondering ive never even heard of a nothing plan. So glad I have you preglys lol
I guess it's a personal preference for me. I only use plant based organic baby wash on my babies. I don't want any chemicals on them from the wash they use at the hospital.
@wilsomom I'm sure they'd just make you sign a waiver saying you refuse. I'm thinking I'm going to have to sign tons of waivers this time around lol