There's a lot to consider when writing a birth plan. The Bump’s birth plan template breaks down all the key questions to help get you started.
While there’s no ideal time for creating a birth plan—it can be drafted at any point in pregnancy at your convenience. Lagrone recommends writing one toward the end of your second trimester at the latest. “Writing a birth plan is a process because you first have to learn about all the options available to you and then decide which ones you do or don’t want,” she says.
Once you’ve established your birth plan preferences, don’t wait to chat through them with your provider. This sets up a line of communication that allows you and your medical team to align on realistic goals. Ross suggests chatting through it at every well visit during pregnancy if that’s what feels right for you. Plus, discussing birth plan preferences sooner rather than later allows you to make any care team switches you feel strongly about.
If you do change your mind about your birth plan, let your support team and providers know in a timely manner. “Your nurse will then talk to your doctor to let them know, and they will either approve the change or come and talk to you to discuss it further,” Lagrone says. In short, don’t stress about changing your mind—you’re allowed to. Odds are your team will be able to pivot quickly, as “birth workers are used to going with the flow of things,” Mustaleski says.
Birth plans are important tools for communication and managing expectations with your providers. However, it’s important to keep an open mind, have realistic expectations and remain flexible. “Even with your personalized road map, there can be unexpected detours and obstacles that you didn’t anticipate,” Ross says. “You must be open-minded and not feel defeated or [like] a failure if it doesn’t go exactly as planned.
Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.
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