Many people create a birth plan to state their preferences for labor and delivery. A birth plan will: help you think through your preferences ahead of time, explore different options you might not ...

There are lots of things we’re told about pregnancy, but when it actually happens to you, you realise there’s so much more to learn. In Unexpected, we’ll chart some of the less spoken about things ...

If a baby is in your future, you’ve likely been planning ahead — stocking up on diapers, newborn clothes and blankets, as well as considering how you’ll name your little one. “But before the baby is ...

The birth plan. It’s simple enough in theory: A birth plan is essentially a means by which you can outline your wants and desires for your labor and birth experience. But do a quick Google search and ...

At the core, birth plans are a way to look “at your expectations, your fears, your needs, and your coping strategies,” Rubin says. And while “birth” is in the name, expecting parents should use them ...

Pregnancy brings a rush of emotions — excitement, anxiety, and curiosity about what labour will be like. Amid all the advice and opinions, your voice matters most. Choosing the right birth plan helps ...

When preparing for the birth of her third baby, Grace Greene of Jackson, Mississippi, had every reason to believe her planned home birth would go smoothly. She had delivered her second child at home ...