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Reviewed by Australian midwives

Give birth
your way.

When labour moves fast, decisions get made fast, often before anyone asks what you want. A clear plan on your phone means your midwife and partner already know. Build yours in minutes. Update it as you learn more, right up to the birth.

1 in 4births is an unplanned caesarean

A documented birth plan means your team knows your wishes before labour even starts. You arrive informed, not overwhelmed.

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Sarah & James Mitchell
Birth plan · Due 14 Aug 2026
Top priorityDelayed cord clamping
Birth partnerJames Mitchell
Birthing atMareeba Hospital
Updated just now · birthguide.com.au
See it in action

A birth plan that evolves with you.

A printed plan is fixed the day you write it. This one lives at a personal link, so as you learn more about your options and your preferences take shape, it updates in seconds. Your midwife, partner and support people always open the current version, never last month’s.

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Send to your birth team
One link covers your midwife, partner and support people. Everyone on the same page.
The midwife scans it
Every plan carries a QR code, on screen and on the printed sheet. Your midwife scans it and your plan opens on their phone. No link to read out, no swapping numbers while you’re in labour.
Works on any phone
No app, no login. Tap-to-call contacts and a tickable checklist, ready when it counts.
Updates in real time
Edit as you learn more. Your whole team always sees the latest version.
See a live example
Also comes in print

Three PDFs for the hospital bag.

How it works

Your birth plan, built one decision at a time

No login. No account. Answer guided questions about your birth preferences, backed by real data from the Royal Women's Hospital. Your birth plan builds as you go.

Step 01

We walk you through each decision

From pain relief to backup scenarios

Every option is explained in plain language so you understand what you’re choosing, and why it matters. No medical degree required.

Step 02

Your birth plan takes shape

Share it with your midwife, partner, and birth team.

As you answer, your birth plan builds at a shareable link your whole team can access on any phone. Your top priorities, preferences for every scenario, emergency contacts, and hospital bag checklist, all in one place.

Step 03

Share, update, and print

Pay once. Edit for 6 months.

Send your birth plan to your midwife and partner in one tap, and download printable PDFs for the hospital bag. Update it anytime and the shared link refreshes for everyone, no resending.

Why it matters

Labour doesn't always go to plan.
That's why you need one.

Around 1 in 4 births is an unplanned caesarean. Decisions come fast, often with no time to ask questions or say what you want.

A documented plan changes that. Your midwife knows your wishes for every scenario. When interventions come up, your partner finds "what did we decide?" in seconds, not pages.

1 in 4

births is an unplanned caesarean at major Australian hospitals.

70%+

of parents who document birth preferences report feeling more in control during labour.

Better birth experiences

Having documented birth preferences increases perceived control, reduces fear of delivery, and is associated with better birth experiences.

Data: Royal Women's Hospital Maternity Reporting Dashboard, 2025. Research: published maternity outcomes literature.

BirthGuide walks you through every scenario. Your birth plan captures it all. Your partner can find any answer at a glance, and if anything changes, your plan updates everywhere at once.

Real stories

What midwives and parents say

I didn’t know half these options existed before I filled this in. By the end I felt like I actually knew what I was walking into.
Sarah, first-time mum
Melbourne, VIC
This is exactly the format we need. One page, colour-coded, I can see everything at a glance the moment I walk into the room.
Midwife, beta tester
Royal Women’s Hospital
When the midwife asked about monitoring, I didn’t have to guess. I pulled up our birth plan and had the answer before she finished the question.
First-time dad
Sydney, NSW

Walk into the delivery room feeling ready.

Free to start. Pay once for your complete birth plan and edit as many times as you need for the next 6 months.

A$24.99AUD

Free to start · one-time payment

Your birth plan
A personal page you can share with your midwife, partner, and birth team in one tap.
Printable PDFs for the hospital bag
A one-page colour-coded plan, a labour cheat sheet for your partner, and a personalised hospital bag checklist.
Always the latest version
Update your preferences anytime. Edit and re-download for 6 months.
Start my birth plan

No account. No subscription. Yours to keep.

Hospital parking can cost up to $35 a day. Your birth plan is A$24.99, paid once.

Ready to feel prepared?