Some people have been asking my a copy of my birth plan (sorry Shell, I forgot you asked for this SOOO Long ago) And as for everyone else who has asked here ya go. I hope it gives some insight to my ideals about birth. I just hope we can kind of stay within the boundaries I have laid out.

Attendees: Jess, Becki, (Mom/Bobbi if I need the extra support)
Environment:
Dim the lights! Like this is not going to be hard enough without me worrying about whether my mascara is running =)
Music/Noise: I have prepared some music I think will be soothing/relaxing if needed. It is on my laptop.
Movies: Disney is a great distraction, also available on my laptop – (easier to see if I need to change positions and cannot see the TV in the labor room)
Cameras and Video:
At this time I would prefer no pictures to be taken of the actual birth, (during labor is OK). The video camera will be in the bag… just in case we change our minds last minute.
Clothing:
I would prefer to wear my own clothing for as long as possible. If there are reasons to believe that I would need emergency assistance at the beginning of labor, I will wear a hospital gown for convenience of the staff.
Positioning:
I would prefer to make the decision about what positions I will labor and deliver at that time. I would like the freedom to choose what is comfortable for me, and stay as mobile as possible.
Pain Management:
I am planning a natural childbirth, to assist in this, I have a doula to assist me. I would prefer a room with a jetted tub and would prefer to change rooms in the middle of labor if one becomes available after my initial check in. I am aware pain medications/epidurals are available to me, if I need them, I will ask, please do not offer them to me.
Birth:
I would prefer to let things progress naturally and try natural natural methods if labor stalls rather than use Pitocin.
I would like to avoid episiotomy at all costs. I would like assistance in “easing” the baby out rather than forcing the baby out with unneeded pushing. I would like to use my body and Dr.’s advice as a guide to pushing. The decision of a tear vs. episiotomy will be left to the discretion of Dr. Kastelar.
Please just get rid of the Placenta, we really aren’t interested in seeing it.
Baby:
Jess would not like to catch the baby or cut the cord. He is aware the option is open to him, but please do not offer it to him. He will make it known if he changes his mind.
I would like to hold our baby immediately after birth. I would like to hold her for as long as possible and have only the minimum test preformed directly after birth. Please postpone all tests as long as possible, in order for Jess and I to bond as quickly as possible.
I would like to breastfeed as soon after birth as possible. My doula will assist me.
I would like Jess, myself or Becki to be with the baby at all times.
I would like as many newborn tests done in the room with me as can be done.
I would like the baby to “room-in” with me, and Jess would like a cot available to him for sleeping in the room as well.