Your Birth Plan Template

Share who you would like to be present at your birth
Share how you see your labor progressing. Do you want to labor at home? Do you need support at home during the earlier times of labor?
Please share any physical, mental, or emotional concerns. Birth can be a vulnerable time and understanding some of these concerns can create a safe and supportive space for the birth of your baby
Please check the box(s) that closely shares how you’d prefer to manage the discomfort of labor.
**Some hospitals might offer this option ** A gentle C-section is sometimes referred to as a family centered Cesarean. Baby is birthed slower than a conventional C-section. This is an option that creates a more natural feel for the baby upon entering the world.
Click all that you’d like the baby to have
Example-We wish to thank everyone in advance for their assistance during this special experience for our family.
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5.0
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Lynnae Maki
20:42 02 Aug 25
I’m so grateful I had Jen as my doula!

She was incredibly helpful and always available whenever I needed to reach her, whether it was a question, concern, or just needing a little reassurance. When it looked like my baby might arrive early, Jen had a backup doula ready to go, which gave me such peace of mind.

Jen was open, thoughtful, and never made me feel silly for asking questions. She helped me create a birth plan that felt right for me, and when I changed my mind about a few things after arriving at the hospital, she supported me completely and helped me feel comfortable with those choices, too.

Her calm, steady presence throughout the process was exactly what I needed, and I would absolutely recommend her to any friend. Jen is compassionate, professional, and truly cares about the families she supports.
Response from the owner 21:16 02 Aug 25
Thank you for your generous and kind review. It was a true honor to spend these past months together preparing and supporting you through your birth.
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Corina V
21:56 27 Apr 25
We chose Jen to be our birth doula after interviewing 3 other doulas and we are so glad we did! She is so warm, kind and knowledgeable. During our meetings she educated us on childbirth, did some hypnobirthing and gave us so many resources. This was invaluable as we are first time parents and needed a lot of hand holding through pregnancy, labor and what to expect postpartum. My planned home birth turned into an urgent C-Section at the hospital and Jen was with us every step of the way. She was by my side, helping to keep me calm and her presence was very soothing. She advocated for me and my birth plan as much as possible with the hospital staff. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her comfort and support! We then had her come back for a few postpartum visits at home and she helped us with baby, chores and she cooked (her food is delicious!) Plus I got a well needed massage! She was also very responsive throughout my pregnancy and postpartum - quick to respond to texts or calls. Oh and she is just an all around awesome person and we shared some good laughs together! I’d 100 percent recommend her as a birth and/or postpartum doula!
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Marisa Lomeli
21:35 01 Jan 25
I chose Jen as my doula after meeting with 2 other doulas. Jen provided a customized plan based on what I was interested in. Her costs were fair and in line with others.
My experience was exceptional. She was available via text, calls and in person when needed. She educated us prior to birth and was present after my birth. My birth turned into an emergency c section and she stayed the entire time to ensure all my wishes were still honored. I had the best experience with Jen and would recommend her to anyone.
Response from the owner 05:30 07 Jan 25
Marisa!! Thank you for this kind review. It was an honor working with you and your beautiful family.
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Lauren Martenson
22:22 12 Nov 24
Jen was my postpartum doula for 6 weeks after giving birth & it was a great investment! She was flexible & able to accommodate changing schedules, great with communication not only about tasks I needed help with but also helping me navigate communication with family members helping out, and provided a complimentary at home massage from a professional for my last visit. Jen did a variety of tasks for me and was willing to do whatever was helpful for that week's visit - laundry, trash, changing bedsheets, cooking, caring for the baby, and multiple self care activities for me as a recovering mama! It was so nice and I highly recommend her
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Michelle Davis
22:42 28 Aug 24
I loved my experience with Jen! She has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom from years of experience, and it shows. She gave my husband and I great care and attention throughout my pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Her childbirth classes, provided in the comfort of our home, helped us gain confidence and feel more prepared for the entire process of welcoming our daughter into the world. Her presence during labor and birth was reassuring, calming, and she had so many recommendations, tips, and tricks that I wouldn't have ever thought of to help make my experience more smooth and comfortable. Her help and expertise in the first few days postpartum was so helpful as well. Most importantly, Jen was always responsive, caring, and respectful of our opinions and decisions throughout our entire journey.
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Christelle LeBourveau
21:16 10 Jul 24
We had a lovely experience with Jen! At first we were hesitant on whether or not we wanted a doula but in the end we are so so glad we had her before during and especially postpartum. Jen was so kind, caring and attentive to our needs and wishes. She truly made our whole birth experience wonderful-she was there for both my husband and me throughout the process. We would highly recommend her!
Response from the owner 06:46 11 Jul 24
Thank you so much for your kind words and review!! I absolutely loved our time together and feel honored to be a part of this special time. Big hugs 💛Jen
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Jeannie Vaughan
17:22 03 Jun 24
We recently had our third baby and this was the first time having a postpartum doula. Because of Jen and her support, this was the best postpartum experience I have had, by far. I wish I could go back in time and hire her for past births! Asking for help doesn’t always come naturally to me, but Jen is just amazing- she is so receptive on what could help you. She is an amazing cook and nourished me with the exact type of foods a postpartum woman craves. She played with my girls and had them helping too. She’d pick up around the house and help me with the mounds of laundry that come with having 3 kids. And one of my favorite things was that she gave me self care and was just there to talk about it all- the emotions, the challenges everything. She’s like a birth and mom guardian angel. So so grateful for her!