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4 Reasons to Write a Birth Plan<\/h1>\n

Depending on your provider and birth location, your birth plan will be either welcomed and encouraged or overlooked and underappreciated.\u00a0 A birth plan is a wish list of birth preferences.\u00a0 An ideal snapshot of how you would like your birth to play out in the best possible way. It is not a list of demands or an absolute plan.<\/p>\n

Despite the poor reputation birth plans have in some locations, there are four reasons why you should take the time to craft a birth plan or birth preferences list.<\/p>\n

The act of working through birth options does take some time.\u00a0 However the time it takes to review and understand your choices<\/strong> will help you and your partner to better understand what choices are available to you, your needs as you see them at birth, and plan for what your needs might be in labor. A birth plan should also cover flexible contingencies<\/strong> in the event of an emergency or unplanned outcome.<\/p>\n

A written birth plan can be handed to your team (doula, birth assistant, and provider) as an ideal way to communicate what your wishes are<\/strong>. It can help your team to better understand how to support you in order to help you have the outcome you desire.\u00a0 It outlines your desires in a straightforward birth and also covers unexpected situations in case of a change of plans.<\/p>\n

A birth plan can also share with your nurses and support staff what is special about you and this birth<\/strong>. Do you have any allergies? A previous medical condition that could impact the way you labor or your needs? Current pregnancy complications or special needs?<\/p>\n

A birth plan should not exceed one sheet of paper. Nurses seem to prefer short bullet points<\/strong> or short sentences which are easier to read and remember if the birth is quick or when reviewing the plan. For home birth, a birth plan is more house specific so that the birth team can navigate your home easily while you in labor. No matter where your birthplace taking the time to write a birth plan can help you to ensure the best possible outcome.<\/p>\n

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Join our Birth classes to learn more about your birth options and how to write a birth plan.<\/a><\/h1>\n

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