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I would like to give birth in a hospital, with no pain meds if possible.

I plan to give birth in hospital. Want someone present to advocate for me and baby. Budget is about $5000.

We will be giving birth at the William Clements hospital with UT Southwestern. We would prefer an unmedicated vaginal birth if possible, but are happy to giving birth at the hospital in case of emergencies.

Medical city las Colinas Covered by insurance - Tricare Birth plan (so far): Vaginal delivery Golden hour with mum then dad No cord clamping until white Soft piano worship music and soft lights with aromatherapy Limited cervical checks No L&D residents/students in room Delivery method: Squatting, Standing, Kneeling; Open to birthing ball or squat bar (no active labour on back) Pain management: Breathing techniques, Counterpressure, Massage Feeding: breastfeeding by mum or milk bank (no formula) Circumcision: yes Vaccines: still researching Delivery interventions: more open to vacuum but still very uncertain

We’re looking for birth and possibly postpartum support for a hospital birth for our first child. Ideally, we are looking to utilize our insurance to assist with cost coverage. My birth plan is not yet fixed, but hoping to lean more on the natural side of things. We are especially interested in doulas who have a Christian faith background.

1- i plan to have a water birth at home. 2- hopefully someone who takes insurance or $1,000. 3- i want an unmedicated , relaxing, stress free birth, with someone who can help me through the breathing & positions.

Expecting twins - hospital is Franklin square; not sure about budget but may not need postpartum doula. We want vaginal birth if possible and someone familiar with Factor V Leiden blood disoder.

Pensacola hospital. I’m hoping to use insurance I’m not sure if that’s possible. I’m still early in my pregnancy so I don’t have too much planed . I want a quiet/ dimmed environment. I don’t want the epidural unless I change my mind in the moment . I want to be put in more natural positions rather than birthing on my back. That’s all I’ve thought about so far.

First time mom, giving birth at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY. No budget, as our insurance covers doula and lactation care. I want to avoid the cascade of intervention as best we can (including induction). I am not opposed to medication however, I do want to give birth as naturally as possible. I know my pain tolerance is low, so I anticipate there's a possibility of wanting an epidural. I want: -delayed cord clamping -skin to skin, golden hour after birth -vaginal delivery -circumcision (having a boy) Don't want: -baby out of mom and dad's sight after birth unless medically necessary -induction interventions unless medically necessary -bottle formula for baby -forceps/vacuum

Hospital birth. Sliding scale for payment. Faith based

I’m trying to find a doula that can help my husband and I advocate for ourselves during delivery

1. Reading hospital 2. Unsure 3. As natural as possible. Calm, meditative, free movement, birthing in whatever position I feel comfortable, limited cervical checks.

Saint Joseph hospital, Reading PA. I have amerihealth caritas as insurance Normal delivery

I will be giving birth at Guthrie Lourdes hospital Binghamton NY. My budget would be $300-$500. I would like to do a water birth and an unmedicated birth. I want to be able to move around during labor as much as possible.

Live in King and Queen county. Delivering at Riverside in Newport News. I have Anthem Healthkeepers thru Medicaid. I’ve had C-section in 2001. Vbac in 2005,2008,2013,2017. And a C-section in 2024. I’d like to have a vbac again. I have no partner to be there, although we live in the same house, we are not together. I don’t have much help now or will after the delivery.

1. Giving birth Sacred Heart, Pensacola, FL 2. Budget $1000ish some flexibility 3. advocate to medical staff for unnecessary interventions, still undecided on pain management, history of pre-e/magnesium and would love a support system and positive feedback if I have to go through that again

1. Tyler, TX 2. $500 3. Natural birth, contraction coping skills

I plan to give birth at the hospital but a at home birth would be ideal. My budget is low because i’m not working. My birth plan is someone who will advocate my needs to an unmediated birth, helping with all things to get through the birth.

I want to have a home birth I don’t have a budget as of yet I just want to get an estimate and my birth plan is as follows (based on hospital setting but can also apply to home birth) Birth Preferences Environment •Dim lighting •Calm music / nature sounds •Minimal staff and interruptions •Essential oils or natural scents allowed •Freedom to move, walk, or change positions •Access to birthing ball, tub, or shower •Partner present at all times ⸻ Labor Preferences •I decline to labor with pain medication. •I prefer natural pain relief methods such as: • Breathing and relaxation techniques • Movement and position changes • Warm compresses or water therapy (shower/tub) • Massage or counterpressure • Visualization / prayer / affirmations • I prefer intermittent fetal monitoring instead of continuous. • I DECLINE unnecessary vaginal exams. • I DECLINE IV, unless medically necessary (saline lock only if needed). • I DECLINE labor induction or augmentation (Pitocin, breaking water) unless medically required. ⸻ Delivery Preferences • I prefer to push in upright or side-lying positions. • I prefer to follow my body’s natural urges to push. • I prefer to avoid episiotomy (allow tearing if needed). • I prefer delayed cord clamping • I prefer partner to cut the umbilical cord. • I prefer immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth. ⸻ After Birth • Baby to stay with me at all times (rooming in). • I plan to breastfeed exclusively; please no formula or pacifiers. • No interruptions during bonding time. • If baby needs to be taken to nursery, partner accompanies baby. • I prefer to delay the first bath until at least 24 hours after birth. ⸻ In Case of Cesarean (If Needed) • Gentle or family-centered cesarean (clear drape, music allowed). • Partner present during surgery. • Immediate skin-to-skin if possible, or with partner. • Delayed cord clamping if possible. • Breastfeeding in recovery room.

Looking for a doula and maybe midwife as well to help me navigate my first pregnancy/birth. Not sure if I want to give birth in a hospital or birthing center yet but I would like to go without an epidural and keep it as natural as possible. I may use pain meds through an iv as backup