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Write a birth plan that actually gets read

A free, midwife-made guide and printable template to help you make calm, informed birth choices, for every kind of birth

Simple, guided prompts that walk you through what matters most, so you are not staring at a blank page wondering where to start.
Written by an NHS Mental Health Midwife so you will know what to ask, what your options really are, and how to be heard on the day.
A printable template you can hand straight to your maternity team, so your wishes are read and respected, whatever kind of birth you are planning.

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Written by a Mental Health Midwife

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About Katie

Katie Smith

NHS Midwife · Mental Health & Birth Preparation Specialist

I'm a registered NHS midwife, an antenatal educator and a hypnobirthing instructor, and these days I specialise in perinatal mental health. Over the years I've supported hundreds of people preparing for birth, and I've seen again and again how much a clear, well-written plan changes the experience, not just for you, but for the whole maternity team looking after you.

My work in mental health is exactly why this guide is about more than ticking boxes. How you're spoken to, how you're kept informed, and how safe you feel matter enormously, whatever kind of birth you're planning. This guide is designed to be simple and gentle rather than overwhelming, and it's here to help you walk in feeling informed, involved and heard.