Introduction to the Class
Join me as we dive into the art – and science – of crafting your ideal birth plan. Together, we’ll explore the process of creating a birth plan that authentically captures your desires, preferences, and needs. More than just paperwork; creating your birth plan is an opportunity to connect with your knowledge about labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum, to tune into your inner wishes, and set the stage for your ideal birth while understanding the crucial elements of a well-structured birth plan and how birth setting plays a critical role in this.
Content Outline
- Introduction – What is a meaningful birth plan?
- Benefits of a meaningful birth plan
- Balance of Intention + Surrender
- Meaningful birth plans as a tool for self-advocacy
- Tips for writing a meaningful (and effective!) birth plan
- What to include in your birth roadmap
- What to do with your birth plan once you have it
- Choosing who will be at your birth
- When decision making feels hard…
