Re: [ozmidwifery] Your thoughts on Birth Plans?

[Päivi Laukkanen]

Hi Kelly,   I think writing a birth plan is a great way for a woman to think of her choices and force her to research and consider different options. Even if the birth plan stayed in her bag she has already gained so much by writing it. I have been planning to set up one of those interactice birth plans on internet with lots of links for more information on each topic. I see it as a tool to help women learn of their options.   Päivi Childbirth Educator Finland     "Kelly @ BellyBelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am writing an article as we speak on birth plans (I prefer to say birth intentions or birth preferences and hopefully everyone else will too one day!) and I was wondering if anyone would be happy to comment from a midwife perspective?   I’d like to know:   What do you think of birth plans women are writing at the moment What do you think about it being called birth preferences or intentions instead, What you like and dislike when you read them – i.e. too long, too unrealistic or whatever springs to your mind   I won’t put your name to the comments so you can feel free to be open and honest about it, I would really love to add your perspectives if you are open to it. Thank-you in advance J Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support   Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Music: Check out the gig guide for live music in your area