Your birth plan and hospital bag.

Tap what matters to you and a simple, friendly birth plan writes itself. Then pack your bag, one happy checkmark at a time.

About you.

Your name Due date Doctor or midwife Hospital or birth center

Who will be with you

What matters to you.

Tap what you'd like. Skip anything you're not sure about.

The roomDim lightsMy own musicA calm, quiet roomPhotos or video are welcomeOnly my support people in the room

During laborMove around freelyUse a birth ballUse the shower or tub if availableEat or drink lightly if allowedChange positions as I like

Comfort and pain reliefI'd like to try without pain medicationI plan to have an epiduralI'll decide in the momentPlease offer options before I askMassage and counter-pressure

The birthMy partner would like to cut the cordDelayed cord clamping, if possiblePlease tell me what's happening as it happensLet me or my partner announce the baby's sex

Right afterSkin-to-skin right awayAn uninterrupted first hour togetherSkin-to-skin with my partner if I can'tNewborn checks done on my chest when possible

FeedingI plan to breastfeedI plan to formula feedI plan to do bothI'd like to see a lactation consultantPlease no pacifier or bottle unless I ask

Anything else you'd like your team to know

My birth plan

I know birth can be unpredictable. If plans need to change, please explain my options and talk them through with me. Thank you for helping us welcome our baby.

Your hospital bag.

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Where this comes from

This helper shares general information. It doesn't replace care from your doctor, midwife or your baby's pediatrician.

Signs of labor: Know what to expect, Mayo Clinic
Listening to Mothers IV, National Partnership for Women & Families