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Sarah Mitchell & James Mitchell

Birth Preferences

Due Friday 14 August 2026

Top priorities

  1. Avoid unnecessary interventions
  2. Don't offer pain relief unless I ask
  3. Immediate skin-to-skin contact
  4. Freedom to move during labour
  5. Delayed cord clamping

We are hoping for a water birth if circumstances allow. These are our preferences across different scenarios. We trust our care team to guide us if plans need to change.

Environment

Dim/low lightingCalm playlistCalm & quiet

Birth preferences

Pain Management

Natural methods: birth ball, hot/cold packs, movement

Monitoring & Exams

Intermittent monitoring, minimal vaginal exams

Labour & Delivery

Water birth, upright, squatting positions, body-led pushing

If Caesarean

Partner present in theatre

Baby Care & Feeding

Delayed cord clamping, partner to cut

Communication & Consent

Explain all interventions before proceeding