Certified Nurse-Midwife Dr. Stephanie Mitchell shares with Adriana a few tools from her step-by-step guide to building a birth plan, and discusses why getting your plan together\u2014and onboarding everyone on your birth team\u2014can help ensure you are respected and heard during your birth experience.\n\nIf you liked this episode, listen to our episode on how to Know What You're Up Against When Giving Birth at a Hospital and our short episode on How to Have a Great Hospital Birth\n\nYou can connect with Dr. Stephanie Mitchell on Instagram @doctor_midwife\n \nGet the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on this episode\u2019s show notes page at Birthful.com. While you\u2019re there, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana\u2019s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course at BirthfulCourses.com.\n\nConnect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast on Instagram or email us at podcast@Birthful.com. Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.\n\nSupport this podcast at \u2014 https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations\n\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands