Hospital Birth Preference Builder
Create a clear, one-page birth preference summary for your Certified Nurse-Midwife and Arizona hospital team.
1. Patient, hospital & obstetric history
VBAC eligibility depends on clinical history and hospital policy. Use this field only as a conversation starter with your CNM.
2. Environment & room atmosphere
3. Labor comfort & pain management
4. Pushing & birth preferences
5. Medical interventions & monitoring
6. Immediate postpartum & newborn care
7. Special instructions & communication
Hospital birth plan summary
Environment
Soft ambient lighting, Freedom to walk & move, Hydrotherapy tub / shower access, Personal music playlist
Pain relief
Desire natural comfort measures first (hydrotherapy, movement), with full access to an epidural if requested during active labor.
Pushing & birth
Side-lying or squatting, Spontaneous pushing when ready, Mirror available to view birth
Medical interventions
Fetal telemetry / wireless monitoring when available, Heparin / saline lock IV access (freedom of movement), Spontaneous membrane rupture (avoid routine AROM), Perineal massage & warm compresses for tear prevention
Postpartum & newborn
Immediate skin-to-skin for minimum 60 minutes, Golden Hour bonding uninterrupted, Lactation support consult, Rooming-in 24/7
Special instructions
Please explain options before examinations or interventions. Collaborative OB/GYN backup is appreciated for safety.
Locations to discuss
- Chandler: Chandler Regional, Mercy Gilbert