A Birth Plan for a Low Intervention, Natural Birth

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• Birth Plan for a Low-Intervention, Natural Birth
• For Jennifer Miles
• I understand that emergencies happen and
  complications may occur. Barring any unforeseen
  circumstances, I have created a birth plan,
  detailing my desires for the birth of my baby
• Labor Delivery
• My husband will be present at all times
• Only essential lighting pleaseI prefer dimmed
  light
• Only essential conversation related to the labor
  and delivery please
• No students or residents pleaseonly essential
  staff
• Please tell us when we can start taking pictures/
  video
• I would like soft musicI will bring my own music
  and portable player
• I plan to be mobile
• I understand that intermittent monitoring of me
  and my baby is necessary
• Please ask for my permission on any procedures
  that may come up during my labor
• Please ask for my permission on any medical care
  that is to be administered to my babyI would
  like to fully participate in every decision from
  the start
• I do not need help to manage my painplease do
  not offer any pain relief medication. If I need
  pain relief, I will ask for it
• I would like to wear my own clothes. If I change
  my mind, I will ask for a gown
• I do not want an IV
• If a saline lock is necessary, I may agree to
  this
• Please allow my husband to tell me what the
  babys gender is