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Care Providers Name or Practice
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Labor Companion
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Additional Companions
Any other person that will be in the room. i.e. photographer, doula, sister, etc.
Labor:
Check any and all that apply.
Dim lighting
Quiet/Calm room
Play Music
Wear my own clothing
Bring things from home, such as blankets, pillows, photos
Essential Oil Diffuser or other Aromatherapy
Photographer/Videographer
Labor Notes:
Add any additional requests/comments.
Mobility:
Check any and all that apply.
I prefer to maintain ALL mobility, including walking and changing positions
I prefer to be able to move around in bed only and get up to use the bathroom
Mobility is not important to me, and I understand that if I get an epidural I may be confined to bed and need assistance
Mobility Notes:
Add any additional requests/comments.
Hydration + Nourishment
Check any and all that apply.
I would like to eat light snacks and drink clear fluids whenever possible during labor
It would not bother me to have an IV for hydration if necessary
If no fluids or medication are needed during my labor, I'd prefer a saline lock if the placement of an IV is required by my hospital
Hydration + Nourishment Notes:
Add any additional requests/comments.
Monitoring:
Check any and all that apply.
I prefer my baby to be monitored as minimally as possible
I would like as much monitoring as possible
I prefer a method that allows me to remain mobile
Fetal monitoring in bed is fine with me
Monitoring Notes:
Add any additional requests/comments.
Pain Relief: Non-medical Options
Check any and all that apply.
Relaxation
Changing positions/walking
Visualization
Massage
Fitness Ball
Breathing
Tub/Shower
Hot/cold packs
Pain Relief: Non-medical Options Notes:
Add any additional requests/comments.
Pain Relief: Medical Options
Check any and all that apply.
Analgesic
Epidural Anesthesia
Nitrous Oxide (if available)
I prefer that pain medication only be offered to me at my request
Pain Relief: Medical Options Notes:
Add any additional requests/comments.
Augmentation: If my labor slows down, I would...
Check any and all that apply.
First try non-medical methods like walking and using upright labor positions
Prefer that my practitioner breaks my bag of waters
Prefer my bag of waters breaks on its own
Be open to having an IV of Pitocin and understand the benefits and risks involved
Prefer to receive an IV of Pitocin only after all other methods are tried, and only if medically necessary.
Augmentation Notes:
Add any additional requests/comments.
Pushing:
Check any and all that apply.
I prefer to wait to push until I feel the urge of until my baby descends
I would like to use a variety of positions during pushing
I would like a mirror placed at the foot of the bed so I can watch my baby's birth
I would like to push whenever I feel like it
I would like to be directed when to push
I would like to avoid forceps and/or vacuum extraction unless absolutely necessary
I would like to touch my baby's head as it crowns
I would like my healthcare provider to hand me the baby immediately if there aren't any complications
Pushing Notes:
Add any additional requests/comments.
Birth + Baby Care
Check all that may apply.
I would like to hold my baby skin to skin immediately after birth and breastfeed as soon as possible
I would like to wait to have the cord cut until it turns white
I would like to donate the umbilical cord blood
I would prefer that routine hospital procedures be done while I hold my baby if possible
I would like all routine tests, shots, and procedures for my newborn
I prefer to choose the tests that are done and discuss it with my baby's pediatrician ahead of time
I am breastfeeding exclusively and don't want my baby to be given pacifiers, bottles, or formula
I want to room in with my baby
If I have a boy, I prefer to have him circumcised
I do not want my baby boy to be circumcised
I am saving my placenta for personal use, please to not discard
Birth + Baby Care Notes:
Add any additional requests/comments.
I would like _________ to cut the cord.
In Case of a Cesarean I would like _____ to accompany me during surgery.
In case of a Cesarean:
Check all that may apply.
If possible, I would like two people to accompany me
If anesthesia is a choice for me, I would prefer an epidural
If anesthesia is a choice for me, I would prefer a spinal
If possible, I would like music played in the operating room
I would like the drape/screen lowered during surgery so I can see the birth of my baby
I would like the surgeon to describe the surgery as he/she goes along
I would like to have photos/videos taken
I would like my support partner to cut the cord
I would like to have at least one arm released so I can hold my baby right away
I would like to hold my baby skin to skin as soon as possible after the birth
I would like to breastfeed as soon as possible in the recovery room
I would like to keep the placenta