A Birth Preferences Worksheet is a document that outlines your preferences and desires for labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. It serves as a communication tool between you, your birth partner, and your healthcare team.

In this handout, you will cover:

Labor Environment;

Labor Positions;

Pain Management;

Monitoring and Interventions;

Delivery Preferences:

Cord Clamping;

Immediate Postpartum;

Placenta Delivery;

Newborn Procedures;

Feeding Preferences;

Photography/Videography Preferences;

C-section Options.