You had your game plan in place for having your baby — until you found out you’re having babies — as in, twins! Now you’re not sure where to start with your twin birth plan; including details for two ...

Figure out your childbirth preferences, but also be prepared for plan B … or C. Credit...Kati Szilagyi Supported by By Katherine Hobson This guide was originally published on May 3, 2019 in NYT ...

For expectant parents, navigating pregnancy, delivery and postpartum can raise a range of emotions. There are so many things to think about and prepare for, and knowing where to start can feel ...

Many people create a birth plan to state their preferences for labor and delivery. A birth plan will: help you think through your preferences ahead of time, explore different options you might not ...

At the core, birth plans are a way to look “at your expectations, your fears, your needs, and your coping strategies,” Rubin says. And while “birth” is in the name, expecting parents should use them ...

This story is part of SELF's ongoing series exploring black maternal mortality. You can find the rest of the series here. I welcomed the opportunity to plan for my ideal birth, but I knew early on ...