Do I need a birth plan?

You do need a birth plan. Even if others tell you it’s not worth it as birth never goes to plan 😬
For me a plan isn’t exactly how you want your birth to unfold step by step. But how you want your birth to feel.
What feels good to you? Water? Land? Home? Hospital?
Who do you want in the room?
What lighting helps you feel relaxed?
Because as I’ve said before oxytocin is your friend during birth. You need to feel safe and happy 💗
I get clients to visualise their perfect birth, what can they smell/see/hear/feel? What comfort measures help when they are uncomfortable? Heat/cold/touch/being left alone?
Do you want pain relief? If so what’s your preference and what do you definitely not want?
Do you want vaginal exams or hands off?

Discussing this with a birth partner helps them to understand what you need too. It’s so important because without a plan you can fall foul to doing what’s most convenient for others and then it’s no longer your choice but theirs.
Also knowing what you want makes you feel so much more empowered. You are the star of the show so tell them what you want!!! ⭐✨⭐