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Birthing Plan And Classes

How do you choose a birth plan and/or birthing class?

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Q: What should I include in my birth plan?

A: Start with this (ridiculously) comprehensive guide, which covers just about every aspect of childbirth. Feel free to cut out whatever doesn't apply!

community.thenestbaby.com/cs/ks/blogs/3rdtrimester/archive/2007/03/30/q-birth-plan.aspx

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Upside: Site with easy to use, basic birth plan creator
Downside: None

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Pregnancy - Labor and Delivery: Your Birth Plan

During your prenatal visits, talk with your health professional about what you would like to happen during your labor. Consider writing up your labor and delivery preferences in a birthing plan, ...

www.webmd.com/baby/tc/pregnancy-labor-and-delivery-your-birth-plan

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Upside: Article with detailed discussion on developing a birth plan with some helpful links
Downside: None

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Interactive Birth Plan

Writing a birth plan is one of the most important steps you can take to maintain control of your birth experience.

www.babyzone.com/pregnancy/birthplan/

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Upside: Well designed birth plan template
Downside: Many ads; hard to save your information

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Birth plans: Taking a new look

A birth plan, at its best, is a statement of your preferences for labor and delivery. It can be a great tool for facilitating communication, as long as you understand it's not a binding contract. ...

pregnancyandbaby.com/pregnancy/baby/Birth-plans--Taking-a-new-look-26.htm

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Upside: Some good advice on how to create a birth plan with helpful resources
Downside: Several ads

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Childbirth Education Classes

For most pregnant women, even if you already have a child, the labor and birth process can be both overwhelming and joyful.

www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/childbirtheducation.html

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Upside: Advice on benefits and choosing a birthing class, includes helpful links
Downside: None

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Lamaze International is a nonprofit organization whose mission

is to promote, support and protect normal birth through education and advocacy.

www.lamaze.org/

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Upside: Official site for Lamaze with lots of great information and resources
Downside: None

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Creating Your Birth Plan

The birth of your baby is one of the most memorable, life-changing, exciting experiences of your life. You will want to spend some time thinking through your hopes and wishes for this special day.

www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/birthplan.htm

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Upside: Very good overview on why and how to create a birth plan
Downside: No additional tools or expert advice

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Creating a Birthing Plan

A birthing plan simply outlines and clarifies your preferences for labor and delivery.

pennhealth.com/health_info/pregnancy/000186.htm

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Upside: Describes how to create a birth plan with some good advice
Downside: No tools to help create the birth plane

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Breastfeeding in the Birth Plan

Include Feeding Preference as Part of the Written Expectations

birthing-options.suite101.com/article.cfm/breastfeeding_in_the_birth_plan

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Upside: Article discusses including breast feeding in birth plan
Downside: Advice may not be right for you

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Childbirth Education Classes

Childbirth classes help expectant parents learn about and prepare for labor and birth. There are several kinds to choose from. Two of the most popular are Lamaze and Bradley, named after their ...

www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_12929.asp

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Upside: Detailed overview of different childbirth classes
Downside: Small, light color font