from Fog
to Focus 

What if feeling prepared for birth wasn’t about knowing everything..

But about focusing on what truly matters?
Imagine having a shortcut to feeling ready - without the fear of missing something important.

It’s simpler than you think. And I am very happy to share it with you. 

✅ Proven framework, co-created with to-be parents
✅ Easy to understand materials, recommended by midwives
✅ Gets you ready and up to speed in no-time. 

When you are ready,
I love to show you the way. 

Evaline Hagen
Founder, Researcher, Author

4 Simple steps to create structure in preparing.

Start with the basics

For more understanding  

Write your thoughts on paper

For more direction  

Dive into a course that fits you

For more focus  

Start practicing

To feel more ownership  

You have everything in you to proudly own this experience. 

I simply help you connect the dots

Dip your toe in the water 

Instead of diving headfirst into hours of research, start small. Collect thoughts that resonate with you. Save posts that trigger curiosity, note down things that stand out, and simply observe what feels important. At this stage, it’s not about memorizing everything - it’s about getting a first feel for the world of birth.


Start exploring:

✔️ What actually happens during labor?

✔️ What makes birth progress better?

✔️ What choices will you face?

✔️ What topics do you resonate with, and what not?


"Very nice, compact, beautifully designed and well-written birth guide. It's indeed perfectly guiding you through the most-know of giving birth and is great for partners to use as you quickly read through."

"Super fijn boek, voelt als een heel uitgebreid geboortewensen plan. Super duidelijk en informatief! En ook nog mooi."

Less uncertainty, more direction ✨

It might feel counterintuitive to draft a birth plan before you fully understand everything. But think of the first version as an audit - a way to see what choices feel easy and which ones feel unclear.


By writing down your initial thoughts, you start recognizing what matters to you. This helps you pinpoint where you need more information—whether that’s taking a course, talking with your midwife, or doing more research on a specific topic.


A step by step approach to understanding your choices & preferences:

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When you already own a lot of information
and just need a place to let your thoughts flow. 
❌ Book Your Birth Guide
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Workbook + Book 

Everything you need to write your plan from beginning to end - without getting lost. 
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Less noise, more focus 🚀

⚡ Find the right course, coach, or loved one to build confidence in areas you care about. 
⚡ When you pick a random course, you will end up with a lot if noise that you don't need. 
⚡ Find your focus and you will find your fit.

Finding a next step is not always as easy as it seems. And also, not everyone needs the same next step. My goal is to help you navigate the world of books & courses, so you can find one that fits your world. Coming soon.

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My gift to you ✨

Less hoping for the best, more ownership.   

🌼 Those who “wait and see” often feel lost when labor starts. 

🌼 Those who practice techniques ahead meet birth with confidence. 

🌼 Start in your third trimester so these tools become second nature when it matters most.

When you are ready, I am!

This is the fastest way to feel more at ease for your upcoming experience. When joining the full offering, you have everything you need to shape an experience that’s truly yours. 

⚡ Your Birth Guide | Book
⚡ Workbook Birth Plan | Both PDF & Book 
⚡ The Basics | Online Course 
⚡ Breathing Techniques | PDF & Videos
⚡ Prenatal Exercises | PDF


Direct access to all online assets. 
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Reviews

The idea behind Birth Guides

Simple Guides for Peace of Mind

Less overwhelm for foggy minds

Your pregnant brain is behaving differently, making it harder to retain and process information. All guides have been designed with that insight in mind. 

Accessible content

Through simple explanations and accompanied by illustrations, it is aimed to make complex topics easy and build confidence along the way. For both, visual learners, auditory learners, and readers. 

Summarised information

Birth Guides is both a great starting point for birth preparations and a summary of all your preparation efforts. Having all the topics in one place will give you peace of mind.

Designed for everyone 

All guides have been designed with & for, to-be parents. It is an open and generic approach to birth that considers both home and hospital births. Reviewed by midwives.  
Designed & created by

Evaline Hagen

When I was preparing for birth, I felt super overwhelmed by the amount of information to process. There are many wordy books and elaborate courses available, but my foggy pregnancy brain needed a simple summary. I could not find one, so I started my own.

Frequently asked questions

Specific Situations

I have not created any guides that tailor to specific situations such as twins, planned c-sections, VBAC or breech. I hope to do so in the future, but for now you will not find any information about these situations on this platform. Consult your midwife or medical team for tailored guidance. 

Medical Indication

The principles discussed on Birth Guides are universally relevant, and not bound to a location. When you have a medical indication, you will still need to go through the process of giving birth. So yes, also with a Medical Indication and giving birth in Hospital Settings you will benefit from the contents. 

Birth Guides VS Child Birth Course

Birth Guides is an information platform, aimed to provide you with the basics of birth. Use it to get familiar with what is coming your way, and it will even help you to pick a Childbirth course that really fits your world and context. 

Money Back Guarantee 

All my guides have been created in close collaboration with to-be parents. That is part of my design process. If in any case you are not finding what you are looking for here, let me know with your feedback and you will get your money back instantly. Feedback is the foundation of this platform! So please share > feedback@birthguides.com
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