Before you touch me or do anything to me, you will discuss it with me and obtain my informed consent. When I say informed, I mean informed. Don't send anyone in to talk to me that does not know every single benefit and risk in detail as well as statistics.
If I decline something, which will most likely happen, be respectful and don't push it. No means no the first time.
Things you need to know:
I am using the Bradley Birth Method to give birth. I need total focus and concentration. If I need something, I will ask, otherwise don't bug me.
If you have a question, ask my husband or doula first. I like to be left alone.
If you want to take heart tones, you'll need a handheld Doppler. I'll likely be moving around a lot. Absolutely NO internal monitoring and no continuous monitoring.
I will be eating and drinking as I feel the need.
DO NOT offer me drugs or ask me to rate my pain. Make up a number if you have to.
Husband or I will be catching our baby. No touching me or the baby as it is emerging.
When I am pushing, stay silent and calm. Just sit back and watch me work. If I need you, I will let you know.
Baby is born, goes immediately on my chest, latches on, and stays there indefinitely.
Umbilical cord remains unclamped and uncut until I feel like cutting it. Then Husband will cut it. Don't ask, I'll let you know.
No routine Pitocin or cord traction unless I'm hemorrhaging. My placenta will come out when it's good and ready, possibly 1 to 2 hours. Don't freak out.
Feel free to take pictures and videos.
My baby is not to leave me at any time unless it is an emergency, then Spencer is to stay with baby at all times. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Do not do ANYTHING to baby without my permission. If I decline something, don't push it.
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