{"id":6245,"date":"2020-09-29T18:32:39","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T16:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/birth-plan-can-it-be-done-in-times-of-coronavirus\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T21:36:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T19:36:51","slug":"birth-plan-can-it-be-done-in-times-of-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/en\/blog\/labor\/birth-plan-can-it-be-done-in-times-of-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"Birth plan: Can it be done in times of coronavirus?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"\">Have you ever heard of <strong>birth plan<\/strong>? And more than one of us loves to have everything under control. It gives us security to know that everything is going well and that things are going as planned. This happens on a daily basis in a general way and of course it is accentuated during one of the most important moments of our lives:<\/span> pregnancy <span class=\"\">.<\/span> Keeping control prevents us from suffering uncertainty <span class=\"\">which in turn can cause us fear, nerves and tension. That is why it is highly recommended to carry out a slow and calm exercise throughout your pregnancy.<\/span> birth plan <span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">However, and taking into account the circumstances of the pandemic in which we find ourselves, it is common for us to ask ourselves questions such as:<\/span><span class=\"\">Does it make sense to create a birth protocol? How is a birth plan made taking into account Covid-19? Or is it safe to give birth in times of coronavirus?<\/span><figure id=\"attachment_688\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-688\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-688 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/04\/que\u0301esunplandeparto-960w.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Birth plan\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/04\/que\u0301esunplandeparto-960w.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/singularmom.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/04\/que\u0301esunplandeparto-960w-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/singularmom.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/04\/que\u0301esunplandeparto-960w-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/singularmom.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/04\/que\u0301esunplandeparto-960w-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/singularmom.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/04\/que\u0301esunplandeparto-960w-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-688\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Resolve all your doubts about the birth plan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<h2>What is a birth plan?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"1271373320\" class=\"dmNewParagraph\" data-dmtmpl=\"true\" data-element-type=\"paragraph\" data-version=\"5\" data-uialign=\"center\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Before going into details we must know<\/span> What is and what does a birth plan consist of?<span class=\"\">, No?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">Even though it is a<\/span><strong>right of pregnant women<\/strong><span class=\"\">and an element that<\/span> guarantees the quality of care in <a href=\"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/en\/blog\/labor\/childbirth-the-most-anticipated-moment-of-pregnancy\/\">birth<\/a><span class=\"\">Even today there are a large number of women who either have not heard of the subject or do not know the benefits of writing this writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">It is a<\/span><strong>document in which the mother expresses the wishes, preferences and expectations<\/strong> about labor and birth of the baby <span class=\"\">.<\/span><em><span class=\"\">\u201cWhat is this document for if in my hospital the professionals who care for me already know what they have to do?\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">Despite what you may believe at first, the purpose of this document is not to plan the development of childbirth in itself since this depends on multiple factors that are beyond our control. However, the birth plan<\/span><strong>helps the healthcare team respond to certain circumstances in the most appropriate way<\/strong> taking into account your needs and preferences <span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"1118418204\" class=\"dmNewParagraph\" data-dmtmpl=\"true\" data-element-type=\"paragraph\" data-version=\"5\" data-uialign=\"center\">\n<h3>How do you make a birth plan?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"1755959868\" class=\"dmNewParagraph\" data-dmtmpl=\"true\" data-element-type=\"paragraph\" data-version=\"5\" data-uialign=\"center\">\n<p><span class=\"\">The birth plan can be developed throughout the 9 months of pregnancy, although<\/span> The ideal thing is to do it between the <strong>week 28-32<\/strong><span class=\"\">when you have all the necessary information offered by an obstetrician, midwife, physiotherapist, etc. You can consider doing it throughout the <a href=\"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/en\/blog\/pregnancy\/development-of-the-fetus-in-the-second-trimester-of-pregnancy\/\">development of the fetus in the second trimester of pregnancy<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">This document will reflect issues related to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"defaultList\">\n<li><span class=\"\">He <a href=\"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/en\/blog\/labor\/pain-during-childbirth-one-of-the-biggest-doubts-in-pregnancy\/\">pain in childbirth<\/a><\/span><span class=\"\">: &#8220;Do I want to give birth without medication or do I not want to suffer hardly? Do I not conceive of giving birth without <a href=\"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/en\/blog\/labor\/the-epidural\/\">the epidural<\/a>?, etc&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>company<\/strong>: &#8220;Who do I want to have by my side in this unforgettable moment: my partner, my mother, my best friend,&#8230;?&#8221; We cannot forget the role of <a href=\"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/en\/blog\/maternity\/how-pregnancy-affects-a-couple\/\">the couple during pregnancy<\/a> and in childbirth.<\/li>\n<li>during childbirth <span class=\"\">: &#8220;In what position would I like to dilate? What if I don&#8217;t want to be administered synthetic oxytocin? I refuse to have one done!<a href=\"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/en\/blog\/labor\/the-episiotomy\/\">episiotomy<\/a>!, etc.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li>After childbirth <span class=\"\">: &#8220;Do I want to do skin-to-skin or do I prefer my partner to do it? What do I want to do with the umbilical cord?&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"\">It is modifiable even before giving birth, although <strong>We recommend taking it to the patient care service, the gynecology service and the neonatology service.<\/strong> before we go into labor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">We must emphasize that, as in everything,<\/span> the birth plan also has <strong>boundaries<\/strong><span class=\"\">: Alternatives cannot be requested that are not effective or that cannot be offered due to the center&#8217;s particular circumstances. First of all<\/span><strong>scientific evidence will prevail to guarantee safety and health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_689\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-689\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-689 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/04\/Daraluzentiemposdecoronavirus-960w.jpg.webp\" alt=\"How to make a birth plan?\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/04\/Daraluzentiemposdecoronavirus-960w.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/singularmom.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/04\/Daraluzentiemposdecoronavirus-960w-300x199.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/singularmom.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/04\/Daraluzentiemposdecoronavirus-960w-768x510.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/singularmom.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/04\/Daraluzentiemposdecoronavirus-960w-400x266.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/singularmom.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2021\/04\/Daraluzentiemposdecoronavirus-960w-600x399.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-689\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It is important that you have all the information before making the birth plan.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div id=\"1111334124\" class=\"dmNewParagraph\" data-dmtmpl=\"true\" data-element-type=\"paragraph\" data-version=\"5\">\n<h2>Giving birth in times of coronavirus<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"1166094112\" class=\"dmNewParagraph\" data-dmtmpl=\"true\" data-element-type=\"paragraph\" data-version=\"5\" data-uialign=\"center\">\n<p><span class=\"\">Getting pregnant does not mean living life under a rosy filter. As the expected dates for delivery approach,<a href=\"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/en\/blog\/pregnancy\/fear-in-pregnancy\/\">the fears of pregnancy<\/a> of future mothers are increased.<\/span> Added to this are <strong>new<\/strong><span class=\"\"><strong>doubts and concerns<\/strong> fruit of what it implies <strong>giving birth in times of coronavirus<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"\">: fear of possible contagion, what the action protocols will be like, will the birth plan that we have prepared with so much love and enthusiasm be carried out,\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">Due to the situation we find ourselves in, the first thing we must take into account is that<\/span><strong>action protocols are changing and updating<\/strong> Therefore, the recommendations of scientific organizations must be followed. There are factors that influence when it comes to giving birth, such as the hospital you go to or the autonomous community in which you are located. But&#8230; calm down! At all times, extreme security measures are taken for both the baby and the mother.<\/div>\n<div id=\"1516035599\" class=\"dmNewParagraph\" data-dmtmpl=\"true\" data-element-type=\"paragraph\" data-version=\"5\" data-uialign=\"center\">\n<h3>Is it safe to give birth in the middle of a pandemic?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"1026366694\" class=\"dmNewParagraph\" data-dmtmpl=\"true\" data-element-type=\"paragraph\" data-version=\"5\" data-uialign=\"center\">\n<p><span class=\"\">The babies of 2020 are coming into the world surrounded by masks, rubber gloves and the occasional tear. An apparently safe environment but that aggravates the susceptibility of their parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">Despite what you may think and despite the exceptional situation in which we are immersed, we must say that<\/span><strong>Yes, it is safe to give birth in times of coronavirus<\/strong><span class=\"\">. This is so<\/span> due to the isolation of the birth areas and the fact that hospital stays are sought to be as short as possible <span class=\"\">.<\/span> Pregnant women without symptoms compatible with Covid-19 are recommended not to go to the hospital until entering the active phase of labor (when <a href=\"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/en\/blog\/pregnancy\/the-contractions\/\">the contractions<\/a> They are intense and sustained, as long as there are no complications such as hemorrhage, lack of movement of the baby, etc.). Discharge will be made 24 hours after birth if there are no complications and both baby and mother are well.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, to reduce the risk of contagion and avoid crowds, visits are not recommended.<span class=\"\">So,<\/span> Does it make sense to make a birth plan in these times? Yes, why not?<strong>It makes sense as long as we are flexible<\/strong> and we understand that our preferences will come true or not depending on the moment.<\/div>\n<div id=\"1762154881\" class=\"dmNewParagraph\" data-dmtmpl=\"true\" data-element-type=\"paragraph\" data-version=\"5\">\n<h3>And if I am infected with coronavirus&#8230; what do I do?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"1275891751\" class=\"dmNewParagraph\" data-dmtmpl=\"true\" data-element-type=\"paragraph\" data-version=\"5\" data-uialign=\"center\">\n<p><em>\u201cCan I get coronavirus if I am pregnant?\u201d, \u201cIf so, will it be more serious?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">Don&#8217;t panic! Are there pregnant women who have been infected with coronavirus? Yes. However<\/span> scientific studies have not observed a greater number of complications <span class=\"\">in this population. However, in the event of suspicion or positive coronavirus in a woman who is going to give birth,<\/span> the action protocol is different <span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">It is of utmost importance<\/span> comply with the recommendations of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sego.es\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics<\/a>(SEGO)<span class=\"\">. However, first of all, it is essential<\/span> notify of the situation as soon as possible and of course <strong>take all preventive measures<\/strong><span class=\"\">(mask, safety distance, etc.).<\/span> There will be two coordinated teams that evaluate both the mother and the baby: the obstetric-gynecological team and the team in charge of treating Covid-19. During childbirth there are many factors that are beyond our control and even more so with the coronavirus. Now that you know more about the birth plan, do not take it as a condition but as help.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"\">In<\/span> Singularmom <span class=\"\">We know how important the opinion, participation and involvement of both pregnant women and their partners is in such a special moment of life as pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"\">That&#8217;s why<\/span><span class=\"\">We like to give priority not only to care but also to aspects such as orientation, nutrition<\/span><span class=\"\">or accompaniment and management of emotions during the nine months until delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever heard of birth plan? And more than one of us loves to have everything under control. It gives us security to know that everything is going well and that things are going as planned. 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