Birth plans: Developing a shared medical decision aid tool.

ABSTRACT:

Objective(s)

Birth plans appeared at the end of the twentieth century, enabling women to express their expectations towards childbirth. This reflects a rising demand for patients to take a proactive role in their medical care. This study aimed to collaboratively develop a medical decision aid with expectant mothers to prepare them better for the events surrounding their child's birth.

Study design

Five topics frequently addressed in birth plans were identified by both patients' associations, using semi-structured interview with representatives of women's associations, and professionals, using an online poll. Initially, work groups with perinatal care professionals drafted items designed to guide expectant mothers in developing their birth plans and actively participating in

SUBMITTER: Goetz-Fu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11916945 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature