Birth Plan
We encourage you to write down your wishes and desires for the birth and to discuss these with your
physician. Use additional sheets, if necessary.
Your support people:
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Your preferences about pain control:
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Medical interventions during labour:
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Second stage and delivery:
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Most important issues:
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Concerns or fears:
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Infant feeding:
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Newborn procedures:
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The Birth Plan has been reviewed and discussed with me.
Patient’s signature: ______________________________________
Health care provider’s signature: ___________________________