Section 1: General Birth Info


Hospital
Birth Center
Home Birth











Yes
No


Vaginal birth
Planned induction
Planned Cesarean

Section 2: Labor Preferences


Epidural
IV pain medication
Nitrous oxide
None/unmedicated


Intervention Yes Possibly Not unless medically necessary
pitocin induction
pitocin augmentation
foley catheter induction
membrane sweep
AROM


Rebozo
Shower
Labor tub
Birth ball / peanut ball
Heat/cold therapy
Counterpressure



Free movement
Natural lighting only
Dark, dim lights
Candle/twinkle lights
Music playing
Monitor noise off
Eat/drink freely
Verbal encouragement
Labor at my own pace (no outside direction)



Saline lock / heparin lock only
Intermittent monitoring only
Wireless monitor (for use in water)
No intrauterine monitor
No fetal scalp electrode
Minimal vaginal exams
No vaginal exams


Section 3: Delivery


Intervention Yes Possibly Not unless medically necessary
Forceps
Vacuum
Episiotomy


Deliver in a position of my choosing
Use squat bar
Use birth stool
Water birth
Warm compress on perineum
Coached pushing
Push only when I feel the urge
Be offered a mirror


Section 4: Postpartum


Option Yes No
Immediate skin-to-skin for 1 hour
Wait to clamp cord until white / not pulsing
Baby wiped/towelled off
Immediate breastfeeding
Bath for baby
Utilize formula if needed
Utilize donor breastmilk if needed
Utilize pacifier
Utilize nursery
Baby stays with mother at all times
Hep B vaccine
Vitamin K injection
Eye ointment




Allow placenta to deliver without assistance
No visitors
Keep placenta



Section 5: In case of C-Section





Gentle C-section
Clear or dropped drape
Immediate skin-to-skin
Vaginal seeding