Smith Family Birth Plan
A Cesarean Birth Plan

This birth plan is intended to express the preference and desires we have for the birth of our baby during a planned cesarean. It is not intended to be a script. We fully realize that situations may arise such that our plan cannot and should not be followed. However, we hope that barring any extenuating circumstances, you will be able to keep us informed and aware of our options. Thank you.

The Surgery

• Spinal/epidural anesthesia
• No pre-operative medications
• Husband, Dave, present at all times
• Doula, Robin, present at all times
• Video/Pictures taken (Robin can do this)
• Free one hand to touch the baby
• Partner to cut the cord
• Breast feeding in recovery room
• Mirror to view the birth
• Duramorph for postpartum pain

Postpartum and Baby Care

• Delay the eye medication
• Breast feeding only
• No pacifiers or glucose water
• No separation of Mother & Baby
• Pediatric Exams in the mother's room
• Do not bathe the baby we'd like to do it later as a family

Other Resources:

Cesarean Resources
How many cesareans are safe?
Cesarean Photos

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