How does Hilary Erickson’s approach to birth plans improve the experience for expecting moms?

Hilary’s approach is that a birth plan is less about controlling birth and more about preparing your mind and your team.

A few ways that improves your experience:

• It encourages shared decision-making, so you feel like a partner instead of a passenger
• It builds autonomy and a realistic sense of control (knowing what you can and cannot decide)
• It nudges you to talk with your provider early, which improves trust and professionalism
• It works best when you’re flexible, which is strongly tied to fewer feelings of trauma afterward

Want help creating a flexible, realistic birth plan that your nurse will actually love to use?