My Birth Plan, pt 2 – Approved!

2 Feb 2010

2 February 2010

Attn To:
Labour Delivery Unit
Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre
Kuala Lumpur

Dear Midwives & Nurses

Below is my “ideal” birthing scenario, but I am aware that in the event of a life-threatening emergency, I will be relying on your professional judgment and skills to see us through.

#1 – Labour

Birth Companion
My husband

Pain Management/Pain Relief
Walking, Stretching Exercise, Breathing Techniques, Birthing Ball
Gas and Air only

Hydration/Food
Drinking fluids rather than having an IV
Light nibbling on biscuit or bread to prevent gastritis
Water or juice for hydration

Monitoring
Intermittent EFM if baby and I are doing well

#2 – Delivery

Delivery Position
Preferably on hands and knees
Otherwise remaining upright on the bed

Perineal Tear/Episiotomy
Allow natural tearing before episiotomy

Cutting the Umbilical Cord
My husband

Placenta Delivery
Syntometrine Injection

#3 – After Delivery

Hold baby and begin breastfeeding immediately
All newborn procedures done in my presence or in my husband’s presence
Vaccinations — BCG (on the arm) and Hepatitis B1

#4 – Infant Care

Breastfeeding only — no bottles or pacifiers

#5 – If C-section is needed

To breastfeed as soon as possible

Thank you

Sincerely,
Mellomouse

Approved by,
Dr Tan Lay Seng

Tags: Birth Plan, Dr Tan Lay Seng, Gleneagles Intan, What to Expect when I'm Expecting

7 Responses to My Birth Plan, pt 2 – Approved!

Ayu

February 3rd, 2010 at 11:31 am

weoww so detailed! hehe I dont have any birth plan. gleneagles is not breastfeeding friendly hospital ke? Mine is. so after delivery, yr baby will be given to you for his/her first feed, immediately.

mellomouse

February 3rd, 2010 at 11:35 am

this is what they called occupational hazard. that’s me with everything – needs to be detailed LOL.

yup gleneagles is very breastfeeding friendly. actually they won’t give formula unless you specifically request for it. but you know la, just in case better include into it

Joey

February 3rd, 2010 at 12:05 pm

Wow…so professional! Your doctor really allowed you to do it on all fours? Amazing! I’m still scared of switching doctors/hospitals at this point. Hehehe, maybe I should just try and “kacau” my doctor with this idea next week, she’ll definitely roll her eyes in shock.

mellomouse

February 3rd, 2010 at 12:23 pm

He does! And I told him I don’t mind being undignified if it’ll spare me an ounce of pain, esp the tearing part! But I did give myself an option of staying upright if I’m too exhausted in that position.

You should consider your options and not let the doctor direct the show. You odd to have some control of your own wishes. It is your delivery. I seriously don’t agree on delivering lying down because without the gravity, you’ll be pushing like mad!

Joey

February 4th, 2010 at 11:16 pm

I’ve checked around my friends who gave birth in SunMed. They all told me the labour beds are reclinable. My doctor was probably just pulling my leg, I guess. Yes, I should be able to decide how I want to deliver….even WHO states so! Gonna check out KJMC this weekend…

mellomouse

February 4th, 2010 at 11:30 pm

I’m sure they should have reclinable bed. Sounds quite ridiculous for such an established hospital not having it. Your Doc ought to be spanked! LOL

Btw, where is KJMC? I still couldn’t figure out the acronyms hehe

Joey

February 5th, 2010 at 2:39 pm

KJMC = Kelana Jaya Medical Centre. Hehehe, ya, it’s a small hospital occupying several shop lots but I heard they have a very good gynae there – Dr Fatima

mellomouse*

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