I apologize for the delay of this post. It definitely took me longer than I anticipated to gather the sources I wanted to share. Plus, I try not to blog on the weekends since that is about the only family time we really get when my husband isn't wore out from work. Moving on...
I love Pinterest! I was shocked at how many women had already blogged about a c-section with a birth plan. I found such good information and questions to jot down to ask if I find out I do have to have a c-section. Here is a link to a good list of things I may want to add to my plan along with questions I will want to ask about my doctor's and hospital's specific policies. Here is another sample birth plan that I will definitely be referring back to. I intended on adding a birth plan printable with this post, but decided not too. I have read multiple time that the more direct and to the point your plan is the more likely it is to be read and honored (to the best of their ability). So I will not be adding a printable. I will do a Part 3 to this if I am told I will have to have a c-section and will include in there my personal plan. If you do want something more in-depth or for natural birthing I have plenty of things on 3 of my pinterest boards Here.
OK, vaccine exemptions. They are different for every state so be sure to look up your states laws. I live in Ohio so we are allowed to file a religious, philosophical, or medical exemption. I will create a religious one to attach to my birth plan, and to turn into my pediatrician. Here is a very informative blog post I found very helpful. Here is a good article on herd immunity. I haven't found one that I feel good about so I will continue to look and probably just compile what I like from certain ones and make my own. Again, I will share this in Part 3. **I am not a doctor and this is my own personal opinion and option for MY family and children. I will not debate or defend my decision. If you want more information please research, there is plenty of information out there. Every one is entitled to their own opinion and to believe what they want. I will not allow any negativity toward anyone who makes different choices.**
As far as postpartum care I plan on using essential oils from the Young Living Premium Starter Kit I plan to buy in the next couple weeks (shown above are just the oils and what they can be used for. There is more included in this kit). I've also read a lot about belly bands/wraps for after delivery. They sure are pricey. I'm cheap. We plan on this being my last pregnancy so why would I want to spend $50-$80 on something I will only wear 6 weeks or at most a couple months? I can't justify that kind of expense. So, I came across a post about a mom who just used an ace bandage. Not really the whole corset effect, but it does provide the support I am looking for. AND it is much cheaper :)
Here is a printable hospital bag check list
Hope to see you back here soon!
Christi
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