Birth-plan builder

Your birth, on your terms.

Tick what feels right. Skip what doesn't. Add notes. Print when you're ready and bring it along — your midwife will read every line.

your preferences are saved on this device

Atmosphere

The little things that make a room feel like yours.

Soft lightingLamps and dimmed lights instead of overheads My own playlistBring your music to play through our speaker Quiet voices, pleaseCalm tones, minimal small talk during contractions AromatherapyLavender, peppermint or your own oils diffused gently

Movement & positions

How you'd like to labour and birth.

Water birth, if possibleUse the birthing pool for labour and/or birth Stay activeWalk, sway, use the ball — encouraged to keep moving Kneeling / hands-and-kneesFree to choose any position for pushing Avoid lying on my backUnless medically necessary

Pain relief

Tick what you'd like available — you can change your mind anytime.

Breathing & movement firstTry non-medical comfort measures before anything else Massage & counter-pressurePartner / midwife to support physically Gas-and-air (Entonox)Available when I ask Pethidine, if neededDiscuss with me before giving Don't offer pain reliefWait until I ask — I'll let you know

Who's with me

The people who help you feel held.

My partnerThroughout labour and birth My doulaWorking alongside the midwifery team My mom / a relativeFor the labour, stepping out for the birth if I prefer Just my partner and the midwifeKeep the room small

Baby's first hour

What we'd love to happen the moment baby arrives.

Skin-to-skin straight awayBaby on my chest before anything else Delayed cord clampingWait until the cord stops pulsing My partner cuts the cordIf they'd like to Breastfeed within the first hourWith midwife support if needed Vitamin K injectionRoutine — please give it Delay weighing & measuringUntil at least an hour after birth

If a transfer is needed

Quietly hoping these don't apply — but if they do, here's what matters.

My midwife stays with meThroughout the transfer if at all possible My partner stays with meFor any procedures, including caesarean Skin-to-skin in theatre, if possibleThe moment baby is out

Notes & wishes

Anything else you'd like us to know.

about your plan

Your wishes are kept on this device only — no one else sees them unless you share. Bring a printed copy to your 36-week visit so we can talk it through together.