A birth plan won’t guarantee a perfect experience, but can help you to advocate for the choices that matter most. Not sure where to start? Here's a template to help.

Local OB/GYN Dr. Oyenmwen Inneh discusses the importance of a birth plan for Black women in improving maternal health ...

"Now I'll tell you exactly what my birth plan is," she said ... "I do what is advised by the medical staff in the hospital, because I truly believe that labor and delivery nurses are angels ...