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When Birth Plans Change: Supporting Families Through Unexpected Labor Turns

Partner supporting a pregnant mother in the hospital after birth plans changed

Few things are more disappointing than realizing your birth isn’t unfolding the way you imagined. Whether it’s an unexpected induction, epidural, or cesarean, those changes can bring real grief—and that’s okay. Creating a birth plan is one of my favorite parts of working with families, as it gives parents the chance to think through their […]

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