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For most birthmoms, the only time
spent with their baby is during their hospital stay. Therefore, the
hospital experience should be as smooth as possible, giving the birthmom a
chance to say hello and goodbye to her baby. Since becoming active in the
adoption community, I have heard horror stories from birthmoms who were
treated rudely by hospital staffs and heard heart warming stories of
nurses who went out of their way for birthmoms.
I don't believe that most nurses and
doctors are purposely trying to treat birthmoms badly. I think they are
unsure of what to do or say. Based on my research through surveys, I have
written a hospital action plan and medical brochure.
The medical brochure is geared towards the staff of a hospital or
doctors office who may be caring for a patient who is making an adoption
plan. The brochure educates them on different adoption terms, a brief
adoption history, explains things to do and not do, and more.
The hospital action plan is written for women who are making adoption
plans. It covers all aspects of the hospital experience, from pre-labor to
walking out the doors of the hospital. The hospital action plan is a fill
in the blank form that allows a potential birthmother to write in her
wishes and custom tailor her adoption plan to her own needs, wishes, and
desires. The hospital action plan can then be shared with the adoptive
parents and the medical team so that everyone is on the same page about
what is expected to go on during the birth of the baby and hospital stay.
The medical brochure includes:
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Definitions
of adoption terms such as relinquishment, triad, etc |
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A letter to
medical professionals from a birthmother |
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Suggestions
for the hospital staff to help a birthmom have a positive hospital
experience |
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"Do nots"
Things not to do or say to a birthmom |
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A brief
adoption history. |
The hospital action plan is a fill in the
blank guide stating what a birthmom desires are for her hospital stay. It
includes the following subjects:
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Who the
birthmom would like in the delivery room with her |
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If she would
like to hold her baby |
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If she would
like the baby to room in with her |
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And much
more! |
Read the
article/interview
about the medical brochure and hospital action plan, by Skye Hardwick,
owner of Lifemothers.
Please
email BirthMom Buds if you'd like a copy of the Medical Brochure and
the Hospital Action Plan.
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