If you’ve been pregnant for more than five minutes, chances are you’ve heard the term birth plan (and also heard wildly conflicting opinions about whether you “need” one at all)!

Some parents swear by them. Others say birth plans just set you up for disappointment. And if you’re already feeling overwhelmed by decisions, preferences, and unknowns, the idea of creating yet another document might feel like more pressure than support.

If you're the kind of mom who ruminates about how delivery day is going to go and rereads every baby product review, you’re in the right place. Packing your hospital bag shouldn’t add to your stress! 

Think of it as a controllable variable in a world of uncontrollable ones when it comes to giving birth and stepping into newborn parent life. Even if you forget something (which you won’t, I promise!) everything is figure-out-able and your support system (partner, family, doula) and hospital staff are going to do everything they can to get you what you need.