Building a Birth Plan

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 Do you have a birth plan? A birth plan allows the patient and healthcare provider to discuss and incorporate the patient’s preferences for the birthing process. It serves as a guide to what matters most to the mother during delivery and recovery, while remaining flexible to changes that may occur. Mothers can choose to create a birth plan, whether detailed or simple, or opt not to create one at all, as it is ultimately their choice. Below are some things to consider while creating a birth plan.