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My birth plan

Having an episiotomy

An episiotomy is a cut in the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus). This may be necessary

if the perineum won’t stretch enough and may tear, or if the baby is short of oxygen and needs to be

delivered quickly.

I have discussed with my midwife or doctor why an episiotomy might be necessary

I have not discussed with my midwife or doctor why an episiotomy might be necessary

My feelings about the possible need for an episiotomy:

Please write in the box below.

Delivering the placenta after the birth

After your baby is born your midwife will offer you an injection in your thigh. This contains the drug

syntometrine or syntocinon which helps the womb contract and can prevent the heavy bleeding that some

women may experience without it.

I have discussed with my midwife what happens after labour when the placenta is delivered

I have not discussed with my midwife what happens after labour when the placenta is delivered

My preferences about delivering the placenta:

Please write in the box below.

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