Birth Planning Toolkit

Most birth plans end up ignored. Not because you didn’t prepare, but because they’re too long, too generic, or too hard for staff to use. That’s why I created the Birth Planning Toolkit: a simple, clear, and practical way to prepare for birth so your wishes are understood and your priorities are protected.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed by endless checklists, you’ll walk into birth with a plan that’s easy for staff to read and meaningful for your support team. This toolkit helps you focus on what matters most, so you can feel calm, confident, and ready.
 
What’s Inside:
Instructions (PDF) → step-by-step guidance on how to complete, share, and talk through your plan.
One-Page Birth Plan Template (PDF + Editable Word Doc) → short, clear, and designed for staff to actually read.
Top 5 Priorities Worksheet (PDF) → a private reflection to help you and your support team get clear on what truly matters.
Scenarios & Scripts (PDF) → simple language for common situations (induction, epidural, cesarean, monitoring), plus key phrases your partner or doula can use to slow things down and protect your priorities.
 
Why It’s Different:
Designed by a doula who has guided families through real hospital births.
Puts your voice and values front and center without overwhelming details.
Helps your care team understand your wishes quickly and clearly.
Gives you and your partner confidence, even when plans change.
 
Don’t just have a birth plan. Have a plan that works.
 
Created by Kendra Lonon
Bridging the Wisdom of Birthwork with the Realities of Motherhood