[header] How to write a birth plan [title] Start with a journal. [step] Begin your journal early in your pregnancy. Think about the big day long before it arrives. 
[substeps] Write down everything that comes to mind about labor and delivery even if you do not yet know all the details involved. Periodically reviewing your journal entries will lead you to a list of priorities which will help you to know what to ask your doctor and how to proceed with your birth plan.