About Before the Birth Plan

Before the Birth Plan was developed by Sarah Bethel of Milestone Doulas for expectant parents who have done the research, collected the templates, and still do not feel fully prepared.

A birth plan records preferences. A birth strategy goes deeper: it helps you understand how you make decisions, what creates safety, how you process information, and what kind of support allows you to stay grounded when circumstances change.

Our mission is to turn self-knowledge into practical preparation—clearer provider conversations, more intentional support, matched labor tools, and a Birth Preferences Document that actually sounds like you.