Writing a plan After too many years of being a doula and telling clients I haven't found the birth plan template that I like, I finally made the one I could not find!  All the birth plans I have come across are either missing critical points (like your preferences on cervical exams), don't provide freedom to make special requests, or are not easily digestible for the busy nurses who will be reading them. So, I made one that is to the point and comprehensive!  And it is fully

The following is the pregnancy and birth story of a dear client of mine

Over the summer, I had the pleasure of attending an incredible birth class, taught by the wise, Shelley Rahim, a seasoned doula, childbirth educator, and amazing chef.

I had a proud doula moment earlier this year when my clients told me they had decided to pursue a birth center birth because of helpful info

Congratulations!  You conceived a baby!  The Oxytocin was flowing, one chosen sperm, met a ripe egg and your baby began to grow!  ...

Doulas support you through it all Did you know that if you or someone you love is a a medi-cal recipient, doula services are now covered...

Explore your options Pam! If I could go back in time and give young pregnant me some advice, it would be: explore your options! Back...

I believe that trusting in the Divine timing is key to finding that joyful surrender which the writer describes.