Birth Holistix: The Ultimate Holistic Birth Plan Kit
Walk into birth knowing exactly what to ask, what to decline, and how to make sure your voice is heard - even if your provider pushes back.
Price: $27 $47
Instant digital download. Yours to keep forever. Updated automatically with new research.
What's included?
The evidence on every major birth, newborn and postpartum intervention - induction, continuous monitoring, IV fluids, cervical checks, episiotomy, coached pushing, golden hour, third stage management and more. (what the research says vs. what you're told is "routine")
How to tell if your provider will support your birth goals - green flags, red flags, and the questions that reveal which one you're dealing with.
The intervention cascade explained - how one "small" thing leads to the next (and exactly how to interrupt it before it starts)
Real evidence on the big labels - GBS, gestational diabetes, "big baby," breech, advanced maternal age, VBAC (what's actual risk vs. fear-based protocol!)
Birth plan templates your care team will actually read - for hospital, birth center, home, cesarean, and postpartum (these are communication tools, not Pinterest wishlists.)
BONUS: glossary of birth terms + what to pack for birth (so you're not Googling "what does effaced mean" while in labor!)
FAQs:
Does your guide help mamas who are planning a hospital birth?
YES! This is for anyone planning any type of birth - hospital, birth center, or home. The principles of informed consent, understanding interventions, and advocating for yourself apply no matter where you're birthing.
Does each section have links/titles of the studies/research?
Yes! The guide does include references throughout, so you can dig into the research too. It's really designed for you to look at the evidence and make informed decisions.
Does the Ultimate Birth Plan Kit include the Unmedicated Labor Guide and the Partner's Labor Playbook?
The Ultimate Birth Plan Kit is a standalone product that focuses on the evidence behind routine interventions and helps you build your personalized birth plan. The Unmedicated Labor Guide and Partner’s Labor Playbook are separate guides - but they pair beautifully together. Labor Holistix gives you everything you need to prepare for labor without an epidural, and the Partner’s Playbook walks your partner through the labor process step by step. For the full experience, I recommend grabbing all three!
If I purchase on my phone, can my husband access the guides on his phone too?
Yes! All guides are delivered as Google Doc links, so you can both access them from any device - phone, tablet, or computer. Just share the link with your partner and they’re good to go. No separate purchase needed, and anytime the guides are updated, you’ll always have the latest version automatically - no re-downloading required.
Is this something I could show my provider?
This guide is really for you to educate yourself so you can have informed conversations with your provider and advocate for yourself. That said, the birth plan templates inside are absolutely designed to share with your care team.
Does this cover VBAC?
Yes. There's an entire chapter on VBAC - the real success rates, what increases your chances, how to find a supportive provider, and how to advocate for yourself if you're getting pushback.
Do you cover what to do if things don't go as planned?
Yes. There's a full section on what happens if you need a cesarean - how to make it yours, what to ask for, and how to process it emotionally afterward. Birth doesn't have to be traumatic even when it doesn't go as planned, and being prepared for all outcomes is part of what makes you more flexible, not less.
Customer support: sisi@mamaholistix.com