1) |
Presence of husband throughout the labor and delivery |
2) |
A quiet, private room during the first stage rather than a labor ward with other women present |
3) |
Avoidance of enema and shaving of pubic hair |
4) |
Use of her own pillow |
5) |
Freedom to choose the most comfortable position for delivery including sitting or squatting |
6) |
Breastfeeding immediately after delivery |
7) |
Eye medication (silver nitrate or acromycin) delayed until after initial bonding period of mother-baby |
8) |
No supplementation with formula or sugar water |
9) |
Rooming-in with the baby as soon as possible |