How to make a birth plan

I know first hand that labor and delivery doesn't always go according to a mother's birth plan. You probably have heard this a thousand times. I think this is why we have such a strong desire to control things when it comes to labor and birth. I believe that it's the fear of the unknown.

We've got you covered with our guide to crafting your perfect printable birth plan checklist — no matter how complicated or straightforward!

Birth Preferences.pdf

What Is A Birth Plan? A birth plan is like a personal wish list of what you want to happen during your labor and delivery, and postpartum. With it, you're basically telling everyone what you envision your labor experience to be like. Your birth plan should be no more than 1 page, ideally with bullet points. With a good birth plan template, you'll be able to get that. For example, if you have always dreamed of holding your baby the moment he/she is born, this is something that needs to go…

Overwhelmed by the idea of creating a birth plan? After two babies + two births, I've create a free template to make the process easier. Find all of my advice, plus the free template, on newmodernmom.com!

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Here is our sample birth plan from our natural hospital birth. A great Birth Plan example for a natural or unmedicated birth.

What should be in your birth plan? When should you create it? Here's an easy guide plus a helpful, FREE birth plan template to guide you...

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