A birth plan, done correctly, can feel daunting. Just another task to add to your growing list of things to do as your baby arrives. It’s usually way more fun to look through Pinterest to decorate the nursery and set up your registry (though, that can be pretty overwhelming these days too).

Most parents put it to the wayside, or choose to check off some boxes on an easy made for you birth plan template. That is just not going to do the trick though. I’ve seen enough deliveries to know that when done right, having a birth plan can mean the difference of a traumatic birth, and a joyful one. Use the information in this episode to motivate you to grab a notebook and get started. Use the following links to help guide you!

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02:11 Birth Plan Workshop Overview

03:36 Creating an Effective Birth Plan

05:40 Informed Consent and Patient Rights

14:41 Building Your Support Team

16:11 Using a Birth Plan as a Communication Tool

17:17 Engaging with Your Healthcare Provider

25:39 Understanding Birth Preferences

26:27 Setting the Birth Environment

26:46 Communicating Your Birth Plan

27:35 The Role of the Birth Plan

30:07 Avoiding Unnecessary Interventions

31:27 Empowerment Through Knowledge

39:33 Steps to Create a Birth Plan

46:37 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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