Still, a good birth plan will help you think through the things you do have control over. It’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with options before they’re needed. So if you’d like a birth plan, take the time to learn about the procedures involved in labor and delivery. This printable birth plan checklist will help you get organized. Read each question and decide what you want to put in your birth plan. When you know what you want, bring the plan to your doctor so the two of you can look it over. She will be able to tell you if the things you ask for are possible. It’s better to discuss these things now, rather than when you’re in labor. When you put the answers to these questions down on paper you will have a birth plan to discuss with your doctor. Bring it with you wherever you go to deliver; it will help your physician and other health-care providers to better understand your needs.
