Some of the ones that I have seen filtering through lately have looked as
though they were more likely obtained off an american website rather than
ideas that the parents have truly thought of and decided upon for their
birth and infant. I wonder if at times the women truly know what they are
saying yes and no too. I would like to see more birth intentions written in
dot form with a request and then possibly an explanation. The explanation
not to explain themselves but more so to demonstrate to the midwife or other
health professional that they are making an informed choice. Also they are
getting a little long lately - one page ones are best especially when they
come into hospital in established labour so that you can quickly read it and
get on with trying to implement and assist them with their preferences and
intentions.
From: "Kelly @ BellyBelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Your thoughts on Birth Plans?
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 21:27:21 +1000
I am writing an article as we speak on birth plans (I prefer to say birth
intentions or birth preferences and hopefully everyone else will too one
day!) and I was wondering if anyone would be happy to comment from a
midwife
perspective?
I'd like to know:
* What do you think of birth plans women are writing at the moment
* What do you think about it being called birth preferences or
intentions instead,
* What you like and dislike when you read them - i.e. too long, too
unrealistic or whatever springs to your mind
I won't put your name to the comments so you can feel free to be open and
honest about it, I would really love to add your perspectives if you are
open to it. Thank-you in advance :-)
Best Regards,
Kelly Zantey
Creator, <http://www.bellybelly.com.au/> BellyBelly.com.au
Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood
<http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support>
<http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support> BellyBelly Birth Support -
http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support
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