Introduction to Birth Planning

This self-paced program empowers families through personalized support by teaching them how to define and build a birth plan based on their individual needs. The curriculum covers exploring medical value systems, identifying core values for parenting and decision-making responsibility, and teaching the BRAIN acronym for medical decision-making. Students will review a comprehensive checklist of birth options and interventions to become familiar with their choices during childbirth and the immediate postpartum period. The course provides the necessary tools to communicate preferences clearly with healthcare providers for a more confident birth experience.