A written set of directives created by expectant parents that expresses how they'd like labor to be managed. A birth plan might mention preferences about walking during labor, induction, cesarean section, use of camera/video, pain medication, etc.
A written document which outlines the requests and desires which the mother and father wish to have during a normal birth or during possible complications. It is strongly recommended to have this prepared well in advance of the birth and to discuss this with your birth team to enable communication and to help prevent unwanted outcomes.
a clear, simple, one-page statement of an expectant mother's preferences for her upcoming birth experience
a document that indicates with flexibility your specific needs for your birth experience
a good way to communicate with the doctors and nurses who will help you during labor and your baby's birth
a guide for your health care providers as to how you and your partner wish your labour to be managed
a list of directions for what you wish to take place during labor , birth , and the delivery of your child
a list of laboring options that you wish to have happen for the birth
a list of options that you choose for your birthing experience
a list of the decisions or wishes of an expectant mother in regards to her labor and delivery
a list of your ideals and preferences for your birth experience
an effective communication tool to help ensure that the families wishes are known to the doula, the medical staff and other family members
an informal agreement that represents an understanding between you and your doctor, and nurse, about your choice of anesthesia, whom you want present during delivery and whether or not you'll breastfeed
a one to two page list of preferences a woman has for giving birth
a record of what you would like to happen during your labour and after the birth
a short document that lists your preferences regarding important issues such as labor induction , epidurals , and episiotomies
a simple, clear, one-page statement of your preferences for the delivery of your baby
a simple way to make your preferences for your birth clear to everyone
a statement of preferences, not a binding contract
a way for you to consider your options for every stage of labor and birth and review your preferences with your health-care team
a way for you to effectively communicate your preferences for your birth with your practitioner, the staff who is caring for you during labor and your birth team
a way of communicating with the midwives and doctors who care for you in labour
a way of organizing your thoughts about labor and delivery
a way to communicate your desires for your birth , whether that be for medications, no drugs or anything in between
a "wish list" detailing a woman's preferences with respect to her treatment during labor
a written description of your ideal birthing experience
a written plan or verbal agreement, outlining yours (and your partner's) preferences for the environment and procedures pertaining to the woman's labour and the birth of your child
a written statement that includes your preferences for labor, delivery and the immediate newborn period
a written tool to help your desires for labor and birth be known
a written understanding between you, your doctor or midwife, and the hospital or birthing center that outlines your labor wishes
a written list of your preferences to be used as a guide for how you would like your labor and delivery to go. As labor can be unpredictable, you may need to deviate from this plan at times during labor.
a plan for giving birth that takes into account the woman's or couple's preferences as well as special circumstances and possible complications or emergency situations.
A written description of what the expectant parents would like to include and what they'd like to avoid for labor and the birth of their child. A birth plan might mention preferences about walking during labor, locale of the delivery, use of camera/video, pain medication, etc., and may be written with the help of a woman's health care provider.