Why Birth Plans Don't Work

and how to write one that does

Why Birth Plans Don’t Work (and How to Write One that Does)

Every mom-to-be is encouraged to write a birth plan: a long list of what you definitely want and what you definitely don’t want during your birth. The problem with these birth plans (often reaching 2-3 pages in length) is that they tend to be ignored by doctors, nurses, and even midwives.

Sadly, …