Flexibility and Empowerment
Your baby has their own personality, desires, and path to safety. Maintaining flexibility in your birth vision empowers both you and your baby to navigate whatever circumstances arise during labor. Rather than focusing on what you don’t want, emphasize what you do want. Providers receive birth wishes best when they're positive, enabling them to understand your preferences clearly.
For instance, instead of "I don’t want an IV," consider "I prefer to eat and drink in labor, to move freely, and to use water in a shower and/or tub for comfort."
This approach fosters a sense of responsibility, ensuring hydration and movement, crucial for a smooth labor process.