You've heard the stories about birth plans going out the window, and maybe you've wondered, how can I create a strong plan or have a birth that doesn’t as easily get so far off track? Here are 3 things to avoid to help your birth plan stand strong so you can get the birth you want. In this episode I discuss: -Why you don't need to change your birth plan to "preferences" -The priorities of the hospital that go directly against your plan for an individualized birth -How cute templates are a waste of time and the true focus and purpose of your birth plan -The adovcacy skills you need and how the cascade of interventions can easily sneak up on you Listen to Episode 11 of Moms off the Record: #11: Dumb Doctor Dogma and Evidence-Based BS with Dr. Stu Fischbein of Birthing Instincts More episodes you'll love: 105 | Home births don’t need birth plans, hospital births need more than a birth plan 102 | 5 things my client did to go all in 103 | Technology in birth, the worst advancements in birth Have questions? Birth Options Workshop: Get clarity on your next step, whether that is choosing a provider, deciding on a birth place or where to start with birth education. RSVP now. Ready to start your birth prep? Birth Prep Class: This 30 minute class will teach you what you can do now to help prepare your mind and body for an unmedicated birth. It's FREE ️ Want to work with me? Unmedicated Academy: The signature program for moms who want to be the boss of their unmedicated birth and be educated, informed and empowered. We will chat each week and you'll be blown away by how much support is inside. Join the empowered mom club Submit a question or testimonial for the show: Leave me a voice message