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Birth Planning

A birth plan is more than a document—it’s a journey of self-discovery. Creating one invites you to reflect deeply about how you want to care for your baby. As you make decisions for your birth, you step into your role as a mother. You'll also examine your closest relationships, set boundaries, and assert your authority with confidence.

You might just surprise yourself!

Printable Worksheets

Birth Plan Worksheet - Long
3rd Trimester Checklist
Birth Bag Checklist
KAISER Birth Preferences Breakdown

Reference Materials

Informed Decision Making and consent
EBB: Reduce your risk of cesarean
A midwife's guide to an intact perineum - Gloria Lemay
Sacramento Area Maternity Hospital Guide
Physical Preparation - Miles Circuit
Healthy Birth Booklet
Great Starts Guide

Favorite Online Resources

Evidence Based Birth
Mother's Advocate
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn - Handouts
Childbirth Connection

Informed Induction and Cesarean Surgery

If you prefer not to be induced - Mother's Advocate
Evidence on: Induction or Cesarean for a Big Baby
Evidence On: Due dates
Friedman’s Curve and Failure to Progress: A Leading Cause of Unplanned Cesareans