Birth plans are not contracts or guarantees of what will happen at your birth but it is a great way of organizing your thoughts about your upcoming birth and figuring out whats important to you. If this is your first baby it's comforting to know whats ahead of you so you can decide how you want to handle different scenarios.  No matter how good your relationship is with your doctor or midwife, you do not know the midwives at the hospital and they don't know you. A concise birth plan can really be helpful to your midwives.

 

Even if you're planning a home birth and know exactly who will be present at the birth, it is worthwhile writing a birth plan. Writing a birth plan helps you to look at every possible situation and consider and discuss what you would like to have happen during your labour and birth.

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Birth Plan Consultations are held at your home at a time that suits you and your partner.

Many first time mums don't realize they have lots of options when it comes to their babies births. Having a birth plan consultation can help you feel more confident about the choices you are making and you know that you and your partner can handle anything that comes up.