BIB Ep.7: Listen to This Before You Write Your Birth Plan

If you’ve ever been told that a birth plan is pointless because “you can’t plan birth,” I have thoughts—and a whole podcast episode—for you.

Yes, birth is unpredictable.
Yes, things might shift.

But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t prepare.

In fact, the process of creating your birth plan can be one of the most empowering, informative, and clarifying parts of getting ready for labor—especially if you’re doing it with a doula by your side.

In this episode of Bodies in Bloom, I’m breaking down:

• What a birth plan is actually for (hint: it’s not about control)

• Why birth prep matters even when you're trying to stay flexible

• How a thoughtful plan helps you understand your options and avoid decision-making fatigue during labor

• The conversations it sparks—with your partner and your provider—that are often more valuable than the plan itself

• And how working with a doula (virtually or in person) can help you skip the Google rabbit hole and get evidence-based, personalized support

I’ve seen it happen again and again: when clients sit down to create their plan, they start to discover what really matters to them. They feel more confident talking to their care team. They ask better questions. They advocate for their values. And even when things change on the big day—they feel more grounded, informed, and in control.

So before you download a template or copy someone else’s preferences, tune in.

This one might just change how you approach birth prep altogether.

🎧 Ready to feel more confident about birth prep? Listen here

🌀 Want expert support creating a plan that’s actually for you?
I offer full spectrum doula services in Central Iowa, as well as virtual prenatal sessions for clients anywhere, whether you’re planning a hospital birth, a VBAC, or just want to go in feeling more prepared and less overwhelmed.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.