From Freeze 
To Flow

You know having a birth plan matters

But the moment you try to start, you feel it: “Where do I even begin? What should go in here? And what if it all goes differently anyway?” So... you postpone. Not because it’s not important but because it feels like too much, too vague, or just overwhelming.

 Birth Guides is trusted, recommended and supported by a wide community of midwives & doulas. 

You’re smart

You want to make conscious choices. Maybe you’ve already done some reading, followed a course, or talked to your midwife. You know birth can’t be controlled - but you still want to communicate your needs clearly.You want to feel ready, grounded and taken seriously. For yourself. Your baby. Your team.

Your intentions are solid it’s just the action part that’s stuck

🌼 You’ve downloaded a template but never filled it in
🌼 Your mind is full but your choices aren’t written down
🌼 You keep postponing because you don’t know where to start
🌼 You want your partner to be involved but don’t know how to include them
🌼 You’re afraid of forgetting something important
🌼 You’re lost in opinions and options 

Maybe you've already 

⚡ Saved a Pinterest template
⚡ Tried to copy someone else’s birth plan
⚡ Jotted some notes into your phone
⚡ Thought: “I’ll just go with the flow” - and then got anxious again later

And still… that blank page keeps staring back at you. If you're honest, you know this is something you're avoiding - not because you don’t care, but because you were never shown how to do it in a way that fits you.

The reason it's not working for you
is because you try to figure it out. Alone. 

You’re trying to create a deeply personal plan using scattered bits of information.

No structure. No clarity. No support.And that leaves you feeling like you’re missing a key part of your preparation - not because you’re doing it wrong, but because you’ve been left to figure it out alone.

And I get it. You are not the only one. 

When I was pregnant with my first child, I felt this huge responsibility on my shoulders. I wanted to get it right. But in the end, I didn’t know what to write, so I just picked the options that seemed the “least bad”… and hoped they wouldn’t happen. Not because I didn’t care, but because my mind was running in circles. I never really thought it through - because no one showed me how.
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Supported 300+ parents to prepare with more ease

That’s exactly why I created something new.
Not to tell you what to choose. But to help you connect the dots, in your own way.

Because the solution isn’t another template

It’s not about writing down generic statements or planning the “perfect” scenario.

It’s about:
✔ Creating space to reflect on what really matters to you
✔ Bringing structure in the journey you are already on
✔ Having a clear, gentle structure that helps you plan for different possibilities
✔ Bringing your partner into the process - without having to explain everything yourself
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Instead of a surface-level one-pager, you’ll create a birth plan that:

✔ Reflects your personal values and wishes

✔ Takes different scenarios into account
✔ Invites your partner to show up
✔ Helps your team in understanding how to support you

No overwhelm. No pressure.
Just easy to follow steps and a plan that truly feels like yours.

You already have everything in you, 
you just need a way to let it flow.  

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This is what you get

✔️ A printed workbook to guide your thinking and planning step-by-step
✔️ Digital templates for extra pages or if you prefer to type and print your plan (Canva & PDF)
✔️ Real-life example plans to inspire and help you get started with ease 

And after finishing, you will

✅ Clear your mind by putting your thoughts on paper - making space instead of adding noise

✅ Uncover your real needs - and enabling your partner to show up with you

✅ Explore different scenarios without spiralling into panic or overthinking

✅ Write a plan that fits both your mind and your heart - even when your head feels foggy

✅ Start fresh when you’re stuck, without the guilt or perfectionism

Exploring Your Plan for Birth

The essential steps to communicating your preferences with your team

Workbook Only 

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. 
✔️ Incl. Digital Printfiles
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🚀 You will get direct access to the digital files & it takes 1-3 workdays for the book(s) to arrive. 

Co-created with to be parents + the birth community ❤️‍🔥

👋 About me

I started Birth Guides because birth preparation felt way too overwhelming. As a researcher and designer, I create tools that help you feel ready - without drowning in information you don’t need. Today, my work is recommended and used by midwifery practices across the Netherlands - supporting parents in feeling more confident and at ease with birth prep. 

✨ Other work: Your Birth Guide

A beautifully designed mini-book that gives you the essentials of birth prep - without the overwhelm. Made for the pregnant brain: visual, calming, and easy to revisit.

Whether you're just starting or pulling it all together, this guide helps you feel calm and clear - even if your head is already full.

👇 What others are saying:

You have everything in you to write a plan that feels 💯 you. 
Love to help you connect the dots. 

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