Birth Plan Flashcards
1
Q
Antenatal classes what are they?
A
Learn about what to expect from birth Pain control Breathing control Stages of delivery After a baby arrives
2
Q
Including the father
A
Go to antenatal classes Checks with midwife and doctor with partner Involve in birth plan Allowing mother to rest and take over Practical help Have sympathy Packing overnight bag for hospital
3
Q
What is layette?
A
First thing kid wears
4
Q
Birth plan- what is it and what it includes?
A
Plan written down stating how want to give birth- may not go exactly to plan
Who Pain relief Who cut umbilical Where Position Brest v bottle Music How want receive baby
5
Q
What is hospital birth
Good v bad
A
Have hospital with pain relief professional but no privacy cramped and stressful
6
Q
What is home birth
Good v bad?
A
Relaxing night at home bigger however less professional if go wrong
7
Q
What is domino scheme
Good v bad
A
Stay at home with midwife until just about the give birth- fully dilated then go hospital
More relaxing and have access to professionals but not enough midwifes for everyone
