Birth Plan

Writing Your Birth Plan

Things to consider when writing your birth plan

Where will baby be born?
When will you leave for your chosen birth place?
Who will go with you?
Who will meet you there?
Will you and your husband ever be seperated?
What prepping procedures will you go through?
How will the baby be monitored during labor?
Will you be free to move/walk/change positions as desired/needed?
What time limits will there be on total length of labor/length of pushing stage?
What positions may you use during second stage labor?
How will you push?
Will you have an episiotomy?
Will you take pictures?
Will you breastfeed the baby immediately?
Who will cut the cord
When will the cord be cut?
Will the baby be taken from the parents? If so, how long/why?
When will you be allowed to return home (if birthing at a hospital/birth center)?
What must you do before you are released from the hospital/birthing center?

Positive Birth Plan Phrases

We are looking forward to a natural childbirth. Please do not offer any pain medication. We will let you know if we need it.

We are hoping to avoid needing ______________.

It is very important to us that ___________, please help us in any way you are able.

Please understand we feel very strongly about __________.

We are looking forward to __________.

It would be helpful if you could ____________.

We would like to avoid _____________.

These are our preferences in the case of an uncomplicated labor. If complications do arise, we would like to be given all our options so we can do what is necessary to keep mother and baby safe.

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