Re: [ozmidwifery] Your thoughts on Birth Plans?

Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:49:34 -0700

Hi Kelly,
 
I'm coming in very late on this discussion but just wanted to add my two cents worth.  I like birth plans for a few reasons: 
 
1. they show the women that they do have a choice in things ... alot of women still assume they have to do whatever they're told 
2. my experience is that if the woman states what she wants verbally it is easier for others to ignore it, or it gets lost in change of staff whereas if it's written it's given more respect
3. if a copy of the birth plan is in the woman's notes prior to birth and the staff are able to read it before the woman comes in, sometimes it results in the most appropriate midwife being able to care for that woman.  That is, midwives who aren't comfortable with the birth plan asking for someone else to care for the woman.  (I know this doesn't reflect well on midwives as far as giving woman centred care, but the woman benefits if she ends up with a different midwife who will respect her wishes).
 
Cheers
Michelle

"Kelly @ BellyBelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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 J
Best Regards,

Kelly Zantey
Creator, BellyBelly.com.au
Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood
BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support
 

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