Birth plans typically conclude upon the birth of the baby, failing to
take into account the "Birth of the Mother" which doesn’t happen as
quickly as the birth of a child. It isn’t as visible or as tangible
when a mother arrives, yet it is no less miraculous. Extend your birth
plan to include your birth as well. Set yourself up to be supported
and comfortable during your recovery so that you can spend less time
uncomfortable and overwhelmed and more time bonding and tending to your
newborn child. Designate a close woman friend or relative to be there
for you. Someone who will just come over if you don't call back in a timely
manner. Someone who you trust and who will do things for you without
having to be asked. Someone who will understand if you snap, or don't
preface a request with "please" or forget to say thank you.
Have this person be your person and identify her before you need her.
If no one comes to mind that you feel comfortable with, call us. We have
special, qualified, intuitive women on staff who will be your "person".