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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
Upside: Some good advice on how to create a birth plan with helpful resources
Downside: Several ads
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
Upside: Site with easy to use, basic birth plan creator
Downside: None
In the happy haze of early pregnancy, you're probably already thinking of baby names and planning to shop for baby clothes. The reality of labor and birth may seem extremely far off - which makes ...
www.revolutionhealth.com/healthy-living/pregnancy/labor-delivery/delivery-options/birth-plans
Upside: Helpful advice on putting together a birth plan
Downside: Lots of scrolling
In the happy haze of early pregnancy, you're probably already thinking of baby names and planning to shop for baby clothes. The reality of labor and birth may seem extremely far off — which makes ...
www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/birth_plans.html
Upside: Detailed article on creating a birth plan
Downside: Lots of scrolling; notice the helpful tabs at the top of the page on the right
How do I write a birth plan? We are a few months away from the birth of our first child and I still don't have a birth plan completed.
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/birthplan.html
Upside: Summary of user advice on creating a birth plan
Downside: Some user advice may not be right for you
Writing a Meaningful Plan for a Gentle Birth Birth is paradoxical: a very predictable yet unpredictable human passage.
www.thelaboroflove.com/forum/attachment/2.html
Upside: Excellent detailed advice on creating a birth plan
Downside: Text heavy page with lots of scrolling
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
Upside: Article with detailed discussion on developing a birth plan with some helpful links
Downside: None
• Learn about your options • Keep it short and simple • Once you're in labor
www.ahealthyme.com/topic/birthplan2
Upside: Advice on how to put together a birth plan
Downside: Limited depth and additional resources
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/
Upside: Well designed birth plan template
Downside: Many ads; hard to save your information
Writing a birth plan doesn't mean your delivery will be free of surprises -- but at least you'll be ready for them.
www.parents.com/parents/story.jsp?storyid=/templatedata/parents/story/data/1012.xml
Upside: Detailed article on how to write birth plan
Downside: Spans several pages with many ads