Kate Middleton’s Birth Plan Will Make History in England

By: Kylie McConville

While Kate Middleton and Prince William’s baby-on-deck continues to prepare for his (her?) summer debut, word on the street is that Kate’s birth plan will make history in England — for more reasons than you think!

Aside from the fact that Kate will birth the future king or queen of England (baby will be third in line for the throne!), she and daddy-t0-be will also break ground in the English way of arrival. Kate’s birth will mark the first time EVER that dad will be present for the delivery. That’s right — if you can even believe it — all the dad’s before Will were elsewhere when their babes were birthed. For starters, Prince Charles was playing polo during Diana’s delivery with William and before that, Prince Philip was playing squash when Queen Elizabeth gave birth to Charles. Talk about royal no-shows!

Kate will likely give birth in the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital in London, the same locale where Diana gave birth to Prince William. It’ll be a beautiful memory for the two parents, to connect both William’s past with the new future they’re planning together (it’ll also be a beautiful way to honor his late mum) and apparently, Kate’s gone so far as to consider a ton of alternative birth methods for her delivery, including water birth and Hypnobirthing. To be honest, I think Kate may deliver like the mums before her, but that’s just me.

Regardless of the way Kate and Will choose to deliver — one thing is for sure: They’re going to have a birth plan. Known as the “game-plan” for baby’s arrival, it’ll serve as a check-list to make sure that both Will and Kate are totally in charge of labor, delivery and baby’s arrival. Because the entire world will have their eyes glued to the news, it’s super important for the couple to stick to their wishes as the moment of delivery draws nearer and nearer. And while the couple can expect for things to get a little chaotic, their birth plan will make sure that Kate and Will are on the same page as their doctors and nurses.

So, what can we expect their birth plan to look like?

First things first, it will make clear their desires about issues like pain meds, people involved, episiotomies and cord cutting. Their plan will document their wishes as parents (spoiler alert! Kate and Will’s will most likely involve a lengthy legal agreement that keeps hospital staff from saying anythingabout delivery!), prepare them for hospital policies — their plan will make sure everyone involved in baby’s knows what you want, how you want to do it, no further questions asked! That way, you can just focus on the pushin’.

Source: The Bump

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We all know what a mom’s job is during labor and delivery, but a dad plays a crucial role as well. So how can you prepare for what’s bound to be a physically exhausting day for your partner and an emotional one for both of you? Check out these tips so you can proceed with patience and confidence.

Know your facts. If you know going in that this might be a really long day, you’ll be better able to manage your (and your partner’s) expectations. So keep in mind that spending ten to 20-plus hours in labor is not unusual for first-time moms (though a recent study found that six and a half hours is typical). Here’s where you come in: Break out the board games, feed her as many ice chips as she wants, and walk with her if she’s up for it. Gently massage her head, back, or feet if she’ll let you, and hold her hand during those really rough contractions.

Keep smiling. Prolonged intense pain can make even the sweetest woman swear like a sailor and the toughest woman come undone. Be prepared for either or both and try to ignore any negative comments your honey may hurl your way. She (probably) doesn't mean what she says.

Expect the unexpected. No one — not even the most experienced obstetrician — can predict how your wife’s labor and delivery will go, so keep an open mind in case you need to adjust your birth plan. For example, you two may have discussed a delivery without medication, but things can change as labor progresses. For many women, the transition phase of labor (when dilation is around 8 cm) is the most painful part and an epidural may suddenly seem like a good idea.

Be her advocate. During labor, your normally take-charge partner may not be able to speak up for herself, so be ready to be assertive on her behalf. Insist on speaking with the doctor if you or your wife is uneasy about what’s happening. Be a squeaky wheel if the anesthesiologist is AWOL. Be firm but respectful: Even in a critical medical situation (an emergency C-section, for example), you have the right to ask for at least a brief explanation of why an intervention is being made.

Capture the moment, but don’t miss it. When it comes to documenting your baby’s grand entrance, technology can be a blessing and a curse. If you get too caught up in filming or tweeting about the birth, you may not experience it for the incredible moment that it is. And one more word of caution about your delivery movie: Just because it’s possible to share it with everyone doesn't mean you have to.

Be a hero. When it’s all over and you’re holding your brand-new baby, be conscious of what your wife has just accomplished. She deserves a little — no, a lot — of recognition for making it through labor and delivery, not to mention nine months of pregnancy. No need to break the bank with a blingy “push” present if that’s not your style: But taking the time to write a loving note of gratitude and/or a small gift will be really meaningful to her.

Source: whattoexpect.com