I’m so glad you’re thinking of feeding your baby with your own milk. It’s one of the best gifts you can give him! Feeding a baby human milk is always a good goal—if you are able to—even if you start out not knowing how long you want to continue.

The short answer to your question is ‘yes’! You should have a birth plan (in fact, isn’t not having a plan then sort of the plan?!) But here’s a longer answer to your question that will probably be a little more helpful. There are three main reasons to have a birth plan:

Deciding whether or not to have an epidural during labour is a question that many people wonder about. The good news is that you can respect your friend’s opinion while still making your own choice for your birth.