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It is a good idea to have a hospital bag packed from 36 weeks and go through your birth preferences with your birthing support person and midwife.<\/p>\n
Birthing options helps us to understand and plan your individual care and is\u00a0a great way for you and your partner to work through your ideas about labour, birth and pain relief options. Keeping an open mind and being flexible can also be helpful if you or your baby decide to change the plans.<\/p>\n
For mothers<\/p>\n