Why do a Birth Plan?
Who Should Have Copies
Planning Your Baby's Birth
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Why Do a Birth Plan?
You and your partner know what you would ideally like to have for your labor and delivery, but you need to make your birth plan so that everyone else knows.  You should discuss this with your pregnancy caregiver between your 32 - 36 weeks of pregnancy.  In this way there will be no surprises for you or your caregiver in what choices you have made or need to make.  Your caregiver can also tell you the amount of flexibility the hospital/birthing center allows couples in their personal choices.  After discussion with your caregiver, you should make several final copies of your Birth Plan. We have provided a convenient way to have your birth plan printed and done for you.  After looking over your choices to consider, go the the Birth Plan Form and follow the instructions.
Who Should Have Copies of Your Birth Plan?
Your Caregiver Your Support People (one copy)
The birthing site (pack these in your suitcase as soon as you make the final copies) Your labor coach, if that person isn't your partner (packed in your suitcase)
Yourself

In total, you should make at least seven copies.  It doesn't hurt to have extra copies with you at the hospital.

Planning Your Baby's Birth
These are some options for you to consider.  After thinking about each one, click on the form at the bottom of the list to make your choices. If a C-Section is necessary GO TO FORM

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