Birth Plan Builder
Answer a few questions to create your personalised birth plan.
Personal details
Your name
Partner / support person's name
Midwife or care provider's name (if known)
Birth environment
Preferred atmosphere
Preferred birth setting
Pain relief
Pain relief preferences
Your approach to pain relief
Monitoring & movement
Fetal monitoring preference
Mobility during labour
Delivery
Pushing preference
Preferred delivery position
Umbilical cord
After birth
Skin-to-skin contact
Placenta delivery
Feeding plans
Additional notes
Anything else you'd like your care team to know
Related
Create a clear, personalised birth plan to share with your midwife or care team. Our birth plan builder guides you through your preferences for labour, delivery, pain relief, and newborn care — helping you feel prepared and confident going into birth, whatever direction it takes.
Frequently asked questions
What is a birth plan?
A birth plan is a document outlining your preferences for labour and delivery — including pain relief options, positions, interventions, who will be present, and newborn care preferences such as skin-to-skin and cord clamping. It helps your care team understand your wishes.
Does having a birth plan mean everything will go to plan?
Not necessarily — labour can be unpredictable. A birth plan is about communicating your preferences and starting a conversation with your care team, not setting rigid expectations. The best birth plans include flexibility for different scenarios.
When should I write my birth plan?
Most parents write their birth plan in the third trimester, around 32–36 weeks, after discussing options with their midwife. This gives you time to explore your choices and attend any relevant antenatal classes first.
How long should a birth plan be?
Keep it concise — ideally one page. Midwives and doctors may be caring for several patients at once and a clear, brief plan is easier to read and act on than a lengthy document. Use bullet points and clear headings.