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Plan to give birth in hospital, not sure what the normal budget is for this. Would like to go unmedicated and be able to move unrestricted but am open to anything that brings my baby here safely

I am interested in having a doula that is faith based and aware of the black maternal health crisis. This is my first pregnancy. I plan to have an unmedicated hospital birth. I am of course still learning and would like additional support with the various techniques to get through an unmedicated birth, creating a birth plan, postpartum, etc.,

I will have a hospital birth in Ottawa. My budget is around $1300. I would like an epidural and I am a first time mom.

I am currently actively trying to get pregnant. I plan to give birth at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark Delaware. I am hoping to find a doula my insurance covers. Unsure of birth plan at this time

I need someone to help me get through this pregnancy as I have not had a child in 12 years I know a lot has changed and I want someone who can help me ask the right questions and teach me not to be bullied by doctors

Birth Doula for Chester County Hospital, I am hoping for a second vaginal delivery without much intervention

Hospital birth Birth Plan for Lauren Brady Patient Name: Lauren Brady Estimated Due Date: May 21, 2025 Facility: St. Luke’s University Hospital – Allentown Support Person: Connor Brady (Husband) Visitation Preference: Immediate family members only, after delivery ⸻ I. Labor Environment and General Preferences • The patient requests a calm, quiet, and minimally staffed environment during labor and delivery. • The patient requests freedom of movement and the ability to change positions as desired throughout labor. • A birthing ball should be available and encouraged for comfort and positioning. • Intermittent fetal monitoring is preferred, provided maternal and fetal conditions are stable. • Routine cervical examinations are to be avoided unless clinically indicated or at the explicit request of the patient. ⸻ II. Pain Management • The patient intends to labor without pharmacologic pain management for as long as is tolerable. • The patient consents to epidural anesthesia if requested. • The care team is instructed not to offer pharmacologic pain relief unless initiated by the patient. ⸻ III. Labor Progression and Delivery • The patient does not consent to labor induction or augmentation with oxytocin (Pitocin) unless medically necessary. • The use of forceps or vacuum extraction is not authorized unless a life-threatening emergency for the mother or fetus occurs. • Non-pharmacologic methods (ambulation, position changes, nipple stimulation, etc.) should be attempted prior to medical augmentation if appropriate. • The patient may assume any position for pushing that feels most effective and comfortable. • The patient prefers spontaneous (non-coached) pushing. • The patient declines the use of a mirror or tactile stimulation of the fetal head during crowning. • The patient requests that the infant’s gender be announced by the partner (Connor Brady). • The patient declines partner umbilical cord cutting. • Delayed cord clamping is required until the cord is white and no longer pulsating. • The umbilical cord shall not be pulled or subjected to traction during placental delivery. • Perineal Management: In the event of perineal or vaginal tearing, the patient directs that natural tearing be allowed to occur. Under no circumstances is an episiotomy to be performed unless an immediate, life-threatening emergency arises and all less invasive options have been exhausted. ⸻ IV. Immediate Postpartum Care • The infant shall be placed directly on the mother’s chest for immediate skin-to-skin contact, provided both are medically stable. • Newborn assessments, weighing, and other routine procedures are to be delayed until after bonding and initiation of the first feeding. • The patient plans to exclusively pump breast milk, with potential supplemental formula as needed. • Pacifiers, bottles, or formula are not to be introduced unless medically indicated. ⸻ V. Newborn Care Preferences • The infant shall remain in the patient’s room at all times. No separation is permitted except in the event of a genuine medical emergency. • Vitamin K: Oral, preservative-free formulation only. • Erythromycin eye ointment: Declined. • Hepatitis B vaccine: Deferred to pediatrician’s office. • Circumcision: Approved but not to be performed in the hospital; procedure to be scheduled with a surgical urologist at a later date. ⸻ VI. Cesarean Section Contingency In the event a cesarean birth becomes necessary: • The patient requests that her husband, Connor Brady, be present in the operating room. • The patient declines the use of a clear drape or mirror during the procedure. • Immediate skin-to-skin contact with the infant is preferred in the operating or recovery room if maternal and infant conditions permit. • If the mother is unavailable, the newborn shall remain with Connor Brady at all times. ⸻ VII. Postpartum and Recovery • Visitor access shall be limited; nursing staff must obtain patient consent before permitting any visitors. • The environment should remain quiet and dimly lit to promote rest and recovery. • A lactation consultant should be provided prior to discharge to support exclusive pumping and establish milk supply. • The infant’s first bath shall be delayed. • No maternal-newborn separation shall occur except in the case of a legitimate medical emergency. • Postpartum vaginal examinations are to be limited and performed only when clinically indicated. • The patient’s partner may remain overnight, subject to hospital policy. • The first hour following birth (“golden hour”) shall be uninterrupted by visitors or nonessential procedures. • The patient requests early discharge if medically appropriate. ⸻ VIII. Additional Notes and Provider Requests • The patient requests that modesty be maintained to the greatest extent possible throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum care. • The patient declines the participation of medical students or residents in her care. • The patient requests female OB/GYN providers whenever possible.

1) hospital 2) am unsure of costs 3) epidural of needed FTM at 43 with labor anxiety. My family does not live here and will not be at the birth. My partner has 2 kids and at times makes me feel uncomfortable with how involved he wants his family to be in the hospital. I feel that he is putting their wants before mine.

Hospital birth, I do not currently have a birth plan

My wife is struggling with the final trimester and I was looking to get her help. She wants a natural birth and could use emotional help and some physical help in terms of workouts and or stretches. My budget is flexible depending on the time spent more or less Speaking Arabic of a huge plus

Looking into my options in case I am not needing another C-section. I’m scared of labor and never even had contractions with my first. Would like to try vbac but not sure if this baby will be big like my first so it makes me nervous. I’d like to try unmedicated, natural birth but I’m terrified of it.

Planning to give birth in hospital. I want a less restricted labor as possible. Looking for advocate of birthing plan and support of my husband and I. I want delayed cord clamping. I would like to go unmedicated.

Chester Co Hospital, budget $1200, plan to labor naturally as long as possible, willing to get an epidural, would like to avoid c section, want freedom of movement and reduced baby monitoring while laboring if risks allow, delayed cord clamping.

I want to give birth at home or birthing center but due to my lupus and kidney disease conditions I am fine with it being at a hospital if needed to be. I want to find somewhere approved by my Medicaid insurance as I won’t be able to afford out of pocket cost at the moment. I want to go natural this time, I want to have someone who can help me mentally stay strong as well as making sure all my wishes is followed by during this labor as my previous labor was amazing but not the way I wanted it to be. I do want a water birth as well as my first pregnancy I was in the shower most of the time until I got the epidural. I really want to have a team as my only support is my husband and we have no contact with our families.

Hi! I am seeking a doula who accepts Medicaid coverage. I’m due in just a few short weeks and would love to find a doula who is able to help me accomplish my birth preferences: - reduce likelihood of c-section, and other intervention, continuous professional support, hoping for maximal pain relief support since I don't want an epidural - help with the first feed - to have someone in my corner to translate medical jargon, relieving sense of unknown. - unless medically indicated, I plan to spend early labor at home to stay relaxed and hydrated in a familiar setting - I prefer to avoid Pitocin or artificial rupture of membranes unless there is a clear medical necessity - I wish to use upright or gravity-neutral positions for pushing to improve efficiency and reduce the risk of tearing - Immediately after birth, I request immediate skin-to-skin contact and delayed cord clamping (until it stops pulsing) - I plan to exclusively breastfeed and wish for all initial assessments to be done while the baby is on my chest if possible.

St Francis hospital . I’d like to have a natural birth barring and complications that threaten the safety of myself or baby. I believe my insurance covers certified doula care.

I am looking for extra in any support that I can at the moment I’m currently going through a divorce and my husband is not going to be a part of any of the process or the babies life. I plan to give birth at a hospital. I’m not sure what my budget is right now as I am new to all of this so I don’t know where it ranges and also I don’t have a birth plan because I’m not sure what that’s supposed to look like this is all very new to me and I’m under a lot of anxiety and I don’t even know where to start.

hospital birth (Cristiana) insurance covereage for 3 prenatal visits up to 90 minutes; labor and delivery; and a couple of postpartum visits. birth plan: whatever is safest for the baby and me.

First time mom with 1st viable pregnancy full term. Previous birth however baby did not make it home from nicu. Military family needing an additional advocate due to uncertainty of my husband being there for birth. Plan is to go un medicated however still open to epidural. Will be giving birth at Bayhealth hospital in Dover, DE

Well I’m not really sure just looking but I do want someone to be my voice and I would like a little to no hands on approach during birth if possible.