Here's our handy birth plan template – you can download it, print it, and fill it out. Be sure to give a completed copy of your birth plan to your provider well before your due date, ...

Creating a birth plan empowered both mothers. They had a firmer grasp of their care options, and were able to talk through what they'd prefer if something unexpected came up.

A birth preference or plan serves another purpose, too: By writing down your preferences and bringing that document with you to your appointments, you can help ensure that everyone will be on the ...