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The Birth Map is a powerful document produced through the process of Informed Birth Preparation. This document is used by your support team and care providers and contains your informed decisions regarding various possibilities.
Birth Partners are involved in the preparation process, so are familiar with the reasoning behind each decision in the map. They may not need to refer to The Birth Map, as a written document, during labour, but having it on hand allows them to refer to it in the event of 'detours'. The "if this, then that" simplicity of the written document prompts the necessary discussion needed with care providers, reminding all parties of the pre-made informed consent/refusal for various procedures.
Birth Partners are involved in the preparation process, so are familiar with the reasoning behind each decision in the map. They may not need to refer to The Birth Map, as a written document, during labour, but having it on hand allows them to refer to it in the event of 'detours'. The "if this, then that" simplicity of the written document prompts the necessary discussion needed with care providers, reminding all parties of the pre-made informed consent/refusal for various procedures.
The 'FAST BIRTH PATHWAY' is where you consider the possibility of an 'unassisted birth'. Many people find preparing for this pathway helps with their other pathways, as the Fast Birth Pathway is all about understanding biologically normal birth.
THE EXPECTED PATHWAY and THE CONTINGENCY PATHWAY are your 'order of business'. These pathways are determined by your circumstances. The Expected Pathway could be a spontaneous labour, an induction or a caesarean plan. The Contingency is your alternatives. These pathways ensure your bases are covered.
The 'FAST BIRTH PATHWAY' is where you consider the possibility of an 'unassisted birth'. Many people find preparing for this pathway helps with their other pathways, as the Fast Birth Pathway is all about understanding biologically normal birth.
THE EXPECTED PATHWAY and THE CONTINGENCY PATHWAY are your 'order of business'. These pathways are determined by your circumstances. The Expected Pathway could be a spontaneous labour, an induction or a caesarean plan. The Contingency is your alternatives. These pathways ensure your bases are covered.
During your preparations, you will develop an understanding of various interventions and various scenarios that may play out. Being familiar with the sliding scale of options, helps you to prepare realistic pathways.
Some people may choose a c section over a cascade of interventions, Michel Odent provides interesting perspective on this.
Others may avoid a c section until the very last possible moment.
There is no One Way. There is Your Way.
By considering what your way may look like in various scenarios you empower yourself. This means no on-the-spot decisions made under duress, in fear or with limited information and time.
A Birth Map will not
'get thrown out the window'.
The power of the Birth Map is the Informed Birth Preparation process of making Informed Decisions in advance.
This power translates into confidence, which helps you and your birth support relax.
Being relaxed means you are likely to birth without need of intervention.
Some people may choose a c section over a cascade of interventions, Michel Odent provides interesting perspective on this.
Others may avoid a c section until the very last possible moment.
There is no One Way. There is Your Way.
By considering what your way may look like in various scenarios you empower yourself. This means no on-the-spot decisions made under duress, in fear or with limited information and time.
A Birth Map will not
'get thrown out the window'.
The power of the Birth Map is the Informed Birth Preparation process of making Informed Decisions in advance.
This power translates into confidence, which helps you and your birth support relax.
Being relaxed means you are likely to birth without need of intervention.
Don't leave your birth to chance! THE BIRTH MAP takes you through the Informed Birth Preparation process leaving you Informed, Prepared and Confident. It is Your Birth, Your Way...no matter what.
THE BIRTH MAP covers risk assessment and informed decision making. The guide does not give you the answers.
It is much more powerful than that. It gives you the questions you need in order to make Informed Decisions.
Feel the need for guidance? Catherine is available to mentor you.
THE BIRTH MAP covers risk assessment and informed decision making. The guide does not give you the answers.
It is much more powerful than that. It gives you the questions you need in order to make Informed Decisions.
Feel the need for guidance? Catherine is available to mentor you.
