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Baby will be born at VCU. I’m still working on a birth plan and putting everything together. I’m also open to discussing pricing.

Where do you plan to give birth (hospital) Provide your estimated budget Monthly 600$ Describe your birth plan I would like to have my baby in the hospital Include your insurance provider name and plan details (Aetna 670022442037)

Hi! We are in Orefield Pa (near Fogelsville). We are due May 24th with our 3rd baby. We have a 4 and 2 year old boy. We are looking for what I suppose is called a “sibling doula” that could provide care for our boys on an on-call basis when my wife goes into labor. We have family coming up from Maryland to watch them but it will of course take some time between when my wife goes to the hospital to when they can arrive. Is this a service you can provide? Thank you! -Tim and Virginia Hahn.

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.

pre natal, L/d & post partum doula. need help making birth plan. plan to give birth at virtua voorhees NJ. No birth plan yet.

Never had a doula before, this will be birth 7, heard good things about them, didn’t like last hospital experience, looking to change networks for delivery for a natural birth, would like if it all works out to have someone coach me through

I plan to give birth in a hospital. I would like a doula to educate me on best practices during labor and birth as well as be there to advocate for me during the birthing process. As of right now I believe that I would not like the cord clamped until it is white and no longer pulsing and also that I do not want to give birth lying on my back. Budget is $1500.

Hospital birth MA All natural birth serene setting

Considering home birth. Unsure of budget and just exploring my options in this area. Hoping for an unmediated birth

Plan to give birth a Doylestown hospital. We are looking for someone that takes Tricare insurance. Our birth plan is a vaginal birth with an epidural.

This is my 4th pregnancy. I plan to give birth at Mary Immaculate hospital with a midwife but I would like to plan on a physiological unmedicated vaginal birth with least amount of interventions possible. I would like a doula to help me during labor and also advocate for my wishes for labor at the hospital and for my wishes for baby at birth. I'm interested in delayed cord clamping, magic hour, breastfeeding, declining shots for baby.

I plan to give birth at Sentera Norfolk General Hospital. I live in Yorktown, VA so may go to the closest hospital if I go into early active labor. My husband and I are federal workers and are being affected by the government shutdown. I am still figuring out a birth plan. This will be my first birth.

1. Birth at Hospital of University of Penn 2. Looking for insurance covered Doulas. 3. Will be my 4th birth. 1st was c-section due to breech. 2nd was a medicated VBAC (epidural). 3rd was an unmedicated all natural hospital VBAC. I would like the 4th to be an unmedicated VBAC at the hospital as well.

Looking for a doula that is covered by Medicaid for my at home birth. I’m on a very tight budget unfortunately

Pennsylvania hospital Birth plan: Normal and medicated

I plan to give birth at UVA in Charlottesville, Virginia. I would like a Doula to meet me in my home before I go into the hospital. I’m in Piney River, Virginia, which is 45 minutes to an hour from Charlottesville. I would like to labor as long as possible at home to need somebody who can help me to labor at home, but to know when to go in to the hospital, I would like a natural low intervention birth. I would like somebody to help me with breathing in different massages and pain coping mechanisms for labor I would like somebody to advocate for me at the hospital for the things that I find important. It may not be able to stand up for while laboring and delivering. And do not have a budget at this time

i would like to have a natural unmedicated birth but i know i need prep and practice to achieve that

Home or birth center As cheap as possible or takes government insurance Not sure I want a water birth all natural

Will be giving birth at hospital most likely. Unsure of budget at the moment just looking to get some information. My birth plan would definitely be to attempt a natural vaginal delivery but I am okay if I need a c section if needed for a safe and healthy delivery. I definitely want to opt in for delayed cord clamping and would like to learn more options for birthing

I am a first time mom who just wants to ensure I do everything right for my baby. I am looking for someone who can help with birth plans/prep, postpartum care, and just the overall basic knowledge for the rest of my pregnancy. I am hoping to use insurance, & I will be giving birth at Riverside in Newport News Va. I have a few key points that I want to include in my birth plan such as delayed cord clamping, low lights, epidural, and I do not want to be on my back while pushing. I would also like golden hour uninterrupted. Please feel free to reach out if you specialize in these areas 🩷