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A flexible plan covering the decisions worth thinking through in advance. Your answers save on this device as you go, and you can print a clean copy for your bag or your care team.
A birth plan is a starting point for conversation, not a script. Birth is unpredictable, and a good team will explain options as they come up. Tick what matters to you, add your own words where you like, and leave the rest blank.
The basics
So whoever picks this up knows who is who.
OtherAtmosphere
The environment that helps you feel calm and in control.
OtherLabour and mobility
How you would like to spend your labour where possible.
OtherPain relief
Tick any that reflect your leaning. You can change your mind at any point.
OtherInduction and interventions
If labour needs starting or moving along. Worth thinking through in advance.
OtherDuring the birth
Your preferences as baby arrives.
OtherIf things change
For an assisted birth or a caesarean. Worth deciding in advance.
OtherPlacenta and cord
The moments just after baby is here.
OtherAfter birth
The first hour with your baby.
OtherFeeding
Your feeding plan for the early days.
OtherNewborn procedures
The routine checks and small decisions in the first days.
OtherVisitors and privacy
Who is in the room, and how the space is kept.
OtherNice to have
The small comforts that help you feel at home.
OtherPersonal note
Cultural or religious considerations, fears, past experiences, or anything else your team should know.
Medical disclaimer: This tool is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Discuss your birth plan with your doctor or midwife, and remember that recommendations may change on the day for your safety or your baby’s. Always follow the guidance of your qualified care provider.
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