YOUR CHOICES

Q:  During pregnancy and birth, would you like to be consulted about everything that is done to you and to share in the descision making? If so, why?
A:  Yes. I am a very nervous person and would like to know what I am waiting for

Q:  Would you like to leave decisions about your care entirely to theprofesionals? If so, why?
A:  No. They are just human and I think I should have an opinion - it is my body and my baby.  I know best when it comes to me.

Q:  Who would you like to care for you during your pregnancy
A: The daddy and my mom

Q:  And at the baby's birh?
A:  The father

Q:  What are your feelings about interventions in childbirth?
A:  I want my baby to be safe. If it cn save/help my baby - I'm all for it!


WEEK 21-24
PLANNING AHEAD

Q:  How does your partner plan on getting to know baby?
A:  By having us spend time together at his place

Q:  What help do you wish to have with the baby during the day and night?
A:  I am going to need my mom to show me how to take care of the baby day and night. When I am at thefather's place I am going toneed him to help me with the eveyday duties

Q: Is your partner goingt help take care of the baby?
A:  Yes. I want them to develop a strong bond

Q:  What helpare you likely to need with he everyday household tasks?
A: Nothing so far

Q:  Looking ahead to the weeks after the brth, what plans are you making so that you hav time and energy for your baby?
A:  I am takin matrnit leave and I'm letting my mom help me

Q:  Would you like a support person (birth partner) with you at your baby's birth?
A:  Yes! I can't be in my own company for too long :)

Q:  Who do you wnat it to be?
A:  Baby's dad

Q:  Do you want to learn ways of handling pain or easing pain yourself?
A:  Yes, anything that can help with the pain

Q:  Would you like to take advantage of drugs that relieve pain?
A:  Yes, if it is safe

Q:   Are there other things that are important to you about your pregnancy/childbirth?
A:  Yes, I want the baby by me at all times