Comments on: Does Having a Birth Plan Impact Your Birth Experience? A Deeper Look into Birth Plans, Birth Assistants/Attendants, and The Microbiome in Birth Experiences

By: Ishynae

Ishynae — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:29:37 +0000

Really appreciate that your research was able to highlight the benefits of having a birth plan, along with resources that support the theory as well.

By: Saralee

Saralee — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:57:22 +0000

Good job, Elijah! This is so interesting. I loved getting to talk to you about it along the way!

By: Jennifer Faust

Jennifer Faust — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:36:51 +0000

Congratulations on your I.S., Elijah! You have such a cool major.

By: May Zin Hlaing

May Zin Hlaing — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:41:20 +0000

Wow!!! This is super interesting Elijah!!! I am so very proud of you. Such an very informative poster as well.

By: Sydney Barger

Sydney Barger — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:17:02 +0000

This is so cool, Elijah! Great work!!
I really like your project especially as my mother had a tough pregnancy with twins that didn’t go as planned—she had to stay in the hospital a few days after her c-section to recover.

So, my question for you is: do you think that having a plan for one’s pregnancy can help to ease any bumps or unexpected issues along the way?
And: why is there such a stigma between those who go for a c-section and those who don’t?

Enjoy the rest of your senior year!

By: Elijah

Elijah — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 02:00:46 +0000

According to my research, many participants did benefit from having a birth plan and would create it for future pregnancies, so yes, it is important and can improve the birth experience.

In terms of providing medical care, an OB-GYN and midwife would be the most important and for emotional and physical support having a doula would be more important. Overall, I think they are all essential and would depend on what’s important to the expectant mother and what stage of pregnancy they are at.

Thank you for your questions and kind words!

By: Ms. Chalonda McIntosh

Ms. Chalonda McIntosh — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 01:17:05 +0000

Do you think having a birth plan can improve the birth experience? Do you think a birth plan is important? And Why? Which is more important midwife, doula, and or the Obgyn? You have done an amazing job. You are a self directed individual who set herself clear goal, act upon plans, take initiative, and are open to learning. Congratulations on your well deserved success!

By: Elijah

Elijah — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 01:00:50 +0000

Thank you, Elique!

By: Elijah

Elijah — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:56:32 +0000

Thank you, Miriam!

By: Elique

Elique — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:30:55 +0000

I love your research paper!! How it brings light to the birth plans and the influence they may have on pregnancy. I enjoyed reading it and looking at the data you have collected.