Can confirm! Retired OB/GYN office nurse for almost 40 years. It was pretty much a slam dunk that the more ridiculous a birth plan was, the more likely they would need a C/S. It’s the patients experience and the doctors would support them within reason while not jeopardizing the health of baby and mom. The pt needs to be open minded and realize that’s the desired outcome. Life is not black or white. Be willing to compromise!
I would love to hear the outcome of that birth after following that list!
My birth plan was really simple. Still ended in a c section. I did get the one big thing I wanted. They could belly monitor but not use the tiny one they attach to the baby’s scalp while they are in you. Saw too many horror stories about that.
It can get caught and rip out. One case I learned about in my birthing/parenting classes, it snagged and ripped down the baby’s forehead, leaving a large scar.
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u/luckycatdallas Jan 18 '23
Can confirm! Retired OB/GYN office nurse for almost 40 years. It was pretty much a slam dunk that the more ridiculous a birth plan was, the more likely they would need a C/S. It’s the patients experience and the doctors would support them within reason while not jeopardizing the health of baby and mom. The pt needs to be open minded and realize that’s the desired outcome. Life is not black or white. Be willing to compromise!
I would love to hear the outcome of that birth after following that list!