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We are looking forward to the birth of our child, a daughter, at the Hospital this summer.

We ask that the following wishes be respected during this birth.

We are attempting to have a natural birth, which we believe to be birth without medical and/or chemical intervention. We do understand that there are procedures which may be necessary. Except in the case of an extreme emergency, we ask that we be given the opportunity to accept or refuse any procedure. We also request that the least invasive or restricting versions of procedures (i.e. walking epidural, external monitor) be used.

First Stage:

· The birth environment is very important to us. For that reason, we ask that the lights be kept dim, room be kept warm, noise be avoided and the door closed for privacy. We will bring our own music, and the mother would like to wear her own clothes during the birth.

· The mother would like to be able to walk around and move as she wishes while in labor

· I would like to have my birthing ball and request to have showers for pain relief when desired. We plan to handle pain with relaxation, massage, and water. Please do not offer chemical pain relief.

· The mother would like to eat and drink when she desires. No IV please.

· Please no internal fetal monitoring unless emergency arises

· Vaginal exams only upon consent and as few as possible to avoid rupture of membranes. We plan to let the water break naturally.

· Please no Pitocin

Second Stage:

· Choice of position for pushing; please no stirrups. The mother would like to push at her own pace instinctively. Please do not tell how or when to push.

· We prefer to not have an episiotomy.

· The father would like to be included fully in the "catching" of our baby and cutting of the cord only when it stops pulsating.

· As long as our baby is healthy, we would like our baby placed immediately skin-to-skin on mother's abdomen with a warm blanket over it.

· We plan to let placenta be born naturally: no Pitocin, uterine massage, or pulling of cord

· Placenta to be taken home by the family

· If stitching is necessary, please use local anesthetic

Third Stage:

· Please delay all routine exams for 30 minutes to allow for bonding time.

· We would like to give our baby his/her first bath using our own non-toxic baby products.

· Our pediatrician will be delaying vaccinations, so no HepB vaccine in the hospital.

· Please do not administer eye drops to our baby, I am willing to sign a formal waiver if need be.

· Vitamin K to be administered orally

· If the baby has any problems, we would like the father to be present with the baby at all times, if possible.

We thank you for taking the time to help us achieve a natural birth for our daughter.