In case you don't know yet, a birth plan template is a written plan of action that would serve as a guide for healthcare providers and significant others to follow during the time of your labor.It very important to have one as it covers your preferences during that very special day from how you want your environment to be while in labor, to whether or not you will allow episiotomy.

So exactly how do you go about all this? First ask yourself "what are the most important things you need to emphasize?"

Here are some of the most important questions you should consider:

1. What sort of environment do you want to be in at the time of your labor?

Do you want peace and quiet or would you rather want to hear some music to calm you down? Would you want a handful of relatives or friends to flood into your room to witness the drama unfolding? Or would you allow only one significant other such as your husband to be in the room? Anything that would pertain to how your environment would affect you at the time of your birth can be included in your template.

2. Where do you want to give birth and what method would you feel most comfortable?

There are a handful of birthing methods these days. One can opt to do it at home or in a bath tub, otherwise known as water birthing; there are hospitals equipped with rooms especially for this option.

3. How much vaginal monitoring can you take and would allow prior to giving birth?

4. Would you consider an episiotomy?It is important that you specify this in your template as some women would avoid stitches if they could and others are fine with it.

5. What are your thoughts regarding pain relief?

6. What should you want to be done during an emergency situation?Here you need to talk to your doctor about possible causes of complications. If there are few or none, you can opt not to focus very much on this issue as it may cause you unnecessary and unwanted anxiety.

7. What birthing position do you think you would be most comfortable with?

So what is the use of a birth plan template? Whether you are an expectant mother or someone who is still planning to become pregnant, considering the factors to highlight in your template will serve