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Making your birth preferences; The perfect birth plan from an OBGYN!
If you are pregnant right now; you have probably thought to yourself ‘How do I write the perfect birth plan?'. Amongst obstetricians and labour ward midwives, birth plans can sometimes get a bad rep, but I dont necessarily agree.
Whether you're planning a birth on a labour ward or considering other options, having a birth plan-or as we prefer to call it, birth preferences-can help you feel more prepared, and ready to adapt according to the situation, leaving you with a more positive experience of your birth in the end.
We will cover:
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Who should make a birth plan?
01:34 What is the difference between birth plan and birth preferences?
02:39 How do you prepare to fill out your birth preferences?
04:05 What should be included?
08:45 What if you are unsure about what to choose?
Download my birth preferences template here:
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The Video Content on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on this CZcams channel. The statements made throughout this video are not to be used or relied on to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent health conditions.
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Komentáře

  • @1m.l3v1
    @1m.l3v1 Před 2 dny

    Disclaimer: DONT use wd-40

  • @JannahMa
    @JannahMa Před 7 dny

    Hi im going to get my birth control soon. I’ve done a test before and the doctor told me i had low follicle count . I really don’t know what that means and does that mean im not as fertile? (Im 18) However im planning to do birth control and not sure if i should go with hormonal ones like the implant or non hormonal ones like iud . Im scared if i take the hormonal ones this will effect me severely . But getting IUD seems like its super complicated. Please advise asap . Thanks

  • @Jules_in_time
    @Jules_in_time Před 10 dny

    What about syphilis ?

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před 8 dny

      Syphilis can lie dormant in your system for years actually

  • @MrsBagels
    @MrsBagels Před 11 dny

    There is something very unsettling about something being inserted in your spine

  • @jaynejohnson895
    @jaynejohnson895 Před 11 dny

    THANK YOU SO MUCH. you have absolutely no idea. Body dysmorphia has absolutely taken over me and my body shape has made me feel like less of a woman.

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před 11 dny

      So glad it is helpful because these myths have circulated for far too long!

  • @_-mx2gw
    @_-mx2gw Před 12 dny

    My vagaina just farted and it burned me like it was a shot what is this is this normal-?? So bad I literally jumped

  • @BigRyse97
    @BigRyse97 Před 19 dny

    What about trich? I was with two women my entire life (27 years old) and I always used a condom. My wife and I met, we initially had unprotected sex. Sex life slowed down, then I go months without sex, and right around our anniversary she tests positive for trich, I tested negative.

    • @BigRyse97
      @BigRyse97 Před 19 dny

      Bare in mind 2 years together and UP sex was only for a couple of months.

    • @BigRyse97
      @BigRyse97 Před 19 dny

      I tested negative for everything prior our relationship and still tested negative.

  • @mariarazo1022
    @mariarazo1022 Před 21 dnem

    Thank you for sharing. What is a fetal heart rate that would require a c section like?

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před 17 dny

      It depends on a lot of situations. We don’t usually make decisions about C sections just on heart rates alone. I have a separate video about C sections if that helps

  • @Sheisthedevilyouknowwho-ft9we

    🤔what ? I thought a discharge was about how to get out of the army

  • @sirenamontreala.k.aelibatt4699

    Thank you so much ❤❤❤😊

  • @cheryaltry5346
    @cheryaltry5346 Před 29 dny

    I love my copper iud it's great !

  • @zandiletshabalala8223
    @zandiletshabalala8223 Před měsícem

    This was so informative! Thank you so much. I'm definitely leaning towards the hormone-free option of the copper coil, however, the possibility of heavier periods worries me so i have to weigh my options a little bit more

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před měsícem

      I’m so glad it was helpful. Remember they are all reversible so you can always try and change your mind!

  • @unuajefeovovwero4774
    @unuajefeovovwero4774 Před měsícem

    Ma please i took postinor 2 on the 25th of April and up till now June 18th i haven't had my period and my breast has increased in sized abit i have done 6 pregnancy test and all came out negative i am scared 😢😢

  • @Galastic_Fitzpatrick
    @Galastic_Fitzpatrick Před měsícem

    I went for mine today and I couldn’t do it I tensed up so much I have to go back

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před měsícem

      I hope that some of these tips can be helpful for your return. Hope all goes smoothly

  • @myalyk4018
    @myalyk4018 Před měsícem

    “If it wasn’t for #DrMadida on CZcams my sister 👯‍♀️wouldn’t have been cured of herpes 🦠 🦠 virus.🎉🎉🎉”••• my sister cold sore all gone completely. Dr madida is the best and only option for you if you needs health assistance ❤❤️❤.”

  • @hellokittybae1
    @hellokittybae1 Před měsícem

    I bled horribly after they put the mascara looking thing in there. I had to rush to ER. I also went to a well known OBGYN in Henderson NV

  • @dkhowimalivev3633
    @dkhowimalivev3633 Před 2 měsíci

    I am so excited to be pregnant with my husband to be! I changed my health to get to this point

  • @GailOwens
    @GailOwens Před 2 měsíci

    In this day and age, there should be proper pain relief

  • @ps2062
    @ps2062 Před 2 měsíci

    My problem of constipation 10 days before periods have become so severe that i have developed fissures and piles. And even medicines for piles are not working for me during this time. Any suggestion please

    • @relaxwithmeasmr1729
      @relaxwithmeasmr1729 Před měsícem

      Magnesium Citrate… Take it a week before your cycle, works like a charm.

    • @ps2062
      @ps2062 Před měsícem

      @@relaxwithmeasmr1729 ok I will try it . Thank you

    • @relaxwithmeasmr1729
      @relaxwithmeasmr1729 Před měsícem

      @@ps2062 No problem

  • @americaroleplayer
    @americaroleplayer Před 2 měsíci

    Absintence is the only pregnancy preventive that's 100%. That's why it's taught in schools. Granted GOOD sex Ed would tell people that there is a very very small chance that you get pregnant even WITH other pregnancy prevention, but. . . * shrugs *

  • @sitiaisyah7467
    @sitiaisyah7467 Před 2 měsíci

    Thats why biology and math important, just see the percentage,, its not full 100%

  • @penguinqueen421
    @penguinqueen421 Před 2 měsíci

    My uterus got taken out after my last pregnancy, my sister said I could have hers and we are the same blood type. This gives me hope.

  • @MissJudyLee
    @MissJudyLee Před 2 měsíci

    I’m getting my Pap smear on Friday. I’m scared and nervous 😰

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před 2 měsíci

      Aw hope all goes well. Make sure you tell the healthcare provider that you are nervous and I’m sure they will do all they can to help!

    • @smugggles
      @smugggles Před měsícem

      how did it go? I’m having one done tomorrow and I’m so nervous):

  • @markae0
    @markae0 Před 2 měsíci

    "morning after pill" is not talked about because some people think human "life" occurs on fertilization. Other people define life as a certain number of days of embryo growth. FYI if you believe "life on fertilization", then nature-time kills millions of "babies" as most embryos do not join with the uterus. "85% of the embryos placed into the uterine cavity fail to implant".

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před 2 měsíci

      Absolutely. The morning after pill is not a form of abortion because the embryos never implant

  • @monserratortega3143
    @monserratortega3143 Před 2 měsíci

    Yes, thank you for mentioning that it depends on where you are in your cycle. Many women have gotten pregnant due to not knowing this bit of info.

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před 2 měsíci

      Yes sadly it’s not very well known!

  • @NicK-wu8xy
    @NicK-wu8xy Před 2 měsíci

    Wow they don't have to treat you like a turkey they're stuffing? They can give you choice? And empowerment?

  • @AlbertaJ.
    @AlbertaJ. Před 3 měsíci

    Nice, feeling how the bloating and pain receded within approximately two months made all the difference, I simply go’ogled the latest by Tilly Strankten and her Ovarian Cyst Guide and although it really took about 10 weeks for it to totally shrink and vanish I’ve never felt so light and relaxed.

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před 3 měsíci

      There’s no evidence of these guides/ home remedies shrinking ovarian cysts. However they may dissapear spontaneously and this is more likely for cysts smaller than 5cm

  • @adilheart3931
    @adilheart3931 Před 3 měsíci

    I had a c sec and uterine rupture...can we go for vaginal delivery???

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před 3 měsíci

      The main risk of vaginal delivery is uterine rupture, and if this has already happened the risk of recurrence is high. Usually it wouldn’t be recommended but best to discuss your own case with your doctor

    • @adilheart3931
      @adilheart3931 Před 3 měsíci

      @@theobgynmum thank u so much for reply...and if we take 4 to 5 years gap..doctor said atleast 2 years wait for next pregnancy..

  • @adilheart3931
    @adilheart3931 Před 3 měsíci

    Is it possible vaginal delivery after uterine rupture????

    • @bismahsaif3729
      @bismahsaif3729 Před měsícem

      no VBAC is not recommended after uterine repture. You'd require planned C-Section to avoid repture happening again. how long did you wait to conceive after uterine repture?

    • @adilheart3931
      @adilheart3931 Před měsícem

      @@bismahsaif3729 doctor said two years

    • @adilheart3931
      @adilheart3931 Před měsícem

      ​@@bismahsaif3729 doc asked for minimum 2years to wait

  • @Emily-ko9dl
    @Emily-ko9dl Před 3 měsíci

    Getting my diagnostic Tuesday and beyond terrified, this video helped so much! thank you!

  • @dancelover4906
    @dancelover4906 Před 3 měsíci

    does every woman get the ring of fore😢😢😢

  • @malaikanaveed9333
    @malaikanaveed9333 Před 3 měsíci

    I get constipation almost every month during peroids. Especially during first 4 days and get disturbed alot 😒

    • @sonujat1297
      @sonujat1297 Před měsícem

      Right now....I am suffering the same Any remedy plzzzzz😢😢??

  • @1inMany
    @1inMany Před 3 měsíci

    Hey!! How to contact you?

  • @petergriffin1409
    @petergriffin1409 Před 4 měsíci

    Chinese torture when you have your period

  • @JRR1313
    @JRR1313 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this I got worried before

  • @kariblackwood5811
    @kariblackwood5811 Před 4 měsíci

    I had a severe case of it and my daughter did as well. My Mom never had it but her sister did.

  • @skassees
    @skassees Před 4 měsíci

    No, Boys ALWAYS have XY and girls ALWAYS have XX. The video is not relevant for a "girl" who is XY because that girl is actually a boy.

  • @sashs.9988
    @sashs.9988 Před 4 měsíci

    I been on the pill for 8 years and honestly i want to take a break from the hormones But i want to maintain the freedom of contraceptives.... i want to do IUD but im scared idk

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před 4 měsíci

      A copper coil is a great hormone free alternative that gives you reliable contraception. Definitely make an appointment to discuss it with your doctor or nurse if you are worried!

  • @khadijamadani7459
    @khadijamadani7459 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing your birth story! What is the thing you are using during labour during breathing?

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před 4 měsíci

      That’s the gas and air (nitrous oxide) - it’s offered in both hospitals and in home birth/midwife led settings in the UK.

  • @VijisVlogZ
    @VijisVlogZ Před 4 měsíci

    Mam pl provide a permanent solution😢😢😢

  • @YasminVeiga-pz4bz
    @YasminVeiga-pz4bz Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing your birth story, Brooke! I have a question, why do you have sweeps from week 38-39? Is there a reason related to your particular situation or is it common practice in the UK? Cheers!

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před 4 měsíci

      No there wasn’t any specific reason apart from that I was just fed up and uncomfortable and already had contractions so was hoping to get things going more! In hindsight I should have waited - in the UK they are usually offered from 40 weeks. My next video covers this more!

  • @deathbloom27
    @deathbloom27 Před 4 měsíci

    It's probably different per area, ours they won't even take you in as a patient if they don't see you by 10 weeks. Which i didn't know because the last time i was pregnant i scheduled it as soon as i found out and they saw me at 8 weeks. This time, i decided if i had i wait that scheduling it too early would make me too anxious. So we called them on a Friday and they said "uh you need to come in asap or we wollcan't take you as a patient." So i came in the following Monday and found out a was 9 weeks 6 days, about a week more than i expected. But the ob told me that by where i am now, there's a 90% success rate so i can understand why some places wait so long.

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před 3 měsíci

      Yes it will be different in different areas. I’m based in the UK if that helps

  • @humblecode1699
    @humblecode1699 Před 4 měsíci

    Doctor I was treating PCOS with Myo Inositol to conceive. Within one month I am pregnant. I have put onto Folic acid, Can I also include Myo Inositol to prevent sugar spike, is it safe during pregnancy?

  • @humblecode1699
    @humblecode1699 Před 4 měsíci

    Doctor I was treating PCOS with Myo Inositol to conceive. Within one month I am pregnant. I have put onto Folic acid, Can I also include Myo Inositol to prevent sugar spike, is it safe during pregnancy?

  • @SheliaB-qo3lb
    @SheliaB-qo3lb Před 5 měsíci

    If everything goes well this should do the job. But listen, there's one factor that's usually overlooked that can considerably speed up the process, unfortunately I do not have it at hand, but it can be go’ogled Dobbie Nerkstrol's Infertility Cure, I think.

  • @MGS.037
    @MGS.037 Před 5 měsíci

    Correct

  • @lena-ly3cm
    @lena-ly3cm Před 5 měsíci

    If my discharge is a lotion consistency, does that mean i haven't ovulated yet?

  • @junicajoyescaros
    @junicajoyescaros Před 5 měsíci

    Me sticky slimy like white same egg white uncook? I thought i have period but not😅

  • @bronsonleach3573
    @bronsonleach3573 Před 5 měsíci

    Or 8 like most women prefer anyway just do it at home in send it in the mail or drop it off at the doctors office. Men get a similar test for STDs and the kit can easily be done at home.

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před 3 měsíci

      This isn’t available everywhere but home HPV testing is a fantastic option if you can!

  • @jamakathegreat1110
    @jamakathegreat1110 Před 5 měsíci

    But is it dangerous to the baby?

    • @theobgynmum
      @theobgynmum Před 5 měsíci

      The device uses ultrasound so no that’s not harmful, but there is no benefit to the baby of using the device either and the potential harm of misdiagnosing a heartbeat is significant

    • @ashleymorgan1687
      @ashleymorgan1687 Před 23 dny

      so basically we dont need to get confused… not a good enough reason for me to