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Women making a birth plan and packing a hospital bag

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Key takeaways:

Birth plans help you feel safe and confident and make planning for the unexpected easier.
Providence encourages patients to discuss their birth plans early on so physicians know your preferences.
Birth plans help you figure out the best doctor and labor support team combination for you.

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Preparing for baby's arrival with a comprehensive birth plan

Key takeaways:

Birth plans help you feel safe and confident and make planning for the unexpected easier.

Providence encourages patients to discuss their birth plans early on so physicians know your preferences.

Birth plans help you figure out the best doctor and labor support team combination for you.

Build your birthing team

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