BTDT- Birth Plan

Did you bring a birth plan to the hospital. When and to who did you hand it to?

I have less than 10 items on my birth plan, mostly letting them know I want to breastfeed and do not want them giving the baby formula unless medically necessary AND with my permission, stating that I want my husband present at all times, but no other guests during L&D and also that I want an epidural. One or two other small things.

How can I make sure that these things are stated? I printed it out on a piece of paper to bring and hand in but I don't want to just shove it someones face, especially if it is the wrong someone and then they just disregard it. How did this work when you were at the hospital?

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I think the nurse would put it in your chart. It doesn't sound like anything out of the ordinary that you are requesting.

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(I'm also curious to know although I'm sure all my plans will go out the window once I'm admitted )

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The things you are asking for are pretty standard and you do not need to hand a list to the nurses. The nurses are great and honestly understand the visitors and BF

I said I wanted to BF and even when I asked for formula they didn't want to give it to me. All you have to do I tell them.

Also. Be flexible with any birth plan. A lot can happen and you really need to go with the flow on many things.

I had to have a c section after pushing for 2 hrs. I just said ok if that's what's best for me and DS.

BTDT- Birth Plan

I didn't have a written list, but as PP said, all your requests are pretty standard. Actually, when I first got admitted, The nurse asked me all those questions, and she wrote it all down in my chart. I personally don't think the list is necessay, but whatever ,akes yo feel more confortable.

BTDT- Birth Plan

We wrote ours out as part of my L&D class. I went over it with the midwife and an OB at my practice the two appointments before my due date, and then I just discussed it orally with the L&D nurse at the hospital when I got there. It was very simple. You can give it to them too (bring a few copies so if you're there for a while you can give it to each nurse on duty). There usually is only one nurse assigned to you while in L&D, depending on when you're there, so they pay attention.

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The nurses will definitely listen & try to respect your wishes...I found this worksheet online about birth plans & thought you may like it (if you haven't seen it before!)

http://www.babycenter.com/calculators-birthplan