Which Birth Plan Is Right For You?

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Quiz Questions

1.
For my Labor, I'll Bring:
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- A.
  My doula, acupuncturist and massage therapist
- B.
  Whatever the hospital tells me I need
- C.
  My laptop and cellphone so I can work!
2.
I'd Like my Labor Enhanced:
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- A.
  By natural methods only (nipple stimulation, etc)
- B.
  Whatever way gets the baby out fastest- even if it means being hooked up to an IV
- C.
  I'll go with the advice of my care provider
3.
For Pain Relief, I'd Like:
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- A.
  Natural Remedies Only (breathing, massage, Hypnobirthing)
- B.
  Gimme the epidural and ALLL the drugs!
- C.
  Only offer options if I ask
4.
Cutting the Umbilical Cord:
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- A.
  My partner or I would like to cut the baby's umbilical cord
- B.
  Cut the cord for me please
- C.
  Delay cutting the cord for a few minutes- that blood belongs to my baby!
5.
Immediately After my Baby's Birth, I'd Like:
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- A.
  Immediate, unlimited skin-to-skin
- B.
  To hold the baby AFTER he/she has been cleaned and swaddled- get that icky stuff off first!
- C.
  Skin-to-skin after you clean her up a bit
6.
The Placenta:
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- A.
  Pack it Up: I'm taking it home to eat it (eg: placenta pills)
- B.
  Get rid of it, I don't need it anymore
- C.
  Leave it attached please, we're doing a Lotus Birth
7.
When it Comes to a C-Section:
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- A.
  Make sure all other options have been exhausted- I'll do ANYTHING to avoid a cesarean!
- B.
  I'll do whatever my birth team recommends
- C.
  I'd LOVE to have a cesarean!
8.
I’d Like my Baby’s Medical Exam and Procedures:
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- A.
  Done right away so I know he/she's healthy!
- B.
  Delayed for at least an hour
- C.
  Vital signs only please- no medications for the baby
9.
I’d like my Baby’s First Bath Given:
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- A.
  Not at all- I’d like the take advantage of the protective vernix
- B.
  By a nurse and ASAP- get the gunk off!
- C.
  By me or my partner when we're ready
10.
As needed post-delivery, please give me:
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- A.
  Drugs to manage any pain: narcotics (morphine/oxycontin) or pain relievers (acetaminophen/ibuprofen)
- B.
  Natural remedies only (ice packs, sitz bath, etc...)
- C.
  Whatever my health team recommends

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Natural Birth Plan
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Congratulations, Mama- it looks like you're most interested in having the safest birth for you and your baby: an unmedicated, vaginal delivery!Whether you decide to do it in water or a bed, in a hospital or at home, you'll need a birth plan that puts the focus on what you want.
2.
Epidural Birth Plan
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Congratulations, Mama- it looks like you're most interested in having alllll the drugs for your birth! Whether you decide to have narcotics or an epidural (or both!) you'll need a birth plan that puts the focus on what you want.
3.
Hybrid Birth Plan
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Congratulations, Mama- it looks like you've got an open mind and you're interested in both natural and medicated birth!Whether you decide to have narcotics, an epidural or to go au naturale you'll need a birth plan that puts the focus on what you really want.

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Quiz Questions

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