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Advance care planning

Advance care planning is the process of documenting values, decision-makers, and important information for future medical care.

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Planning support ahead of time

Planning support ahead of time

Why support planning belongs in birth preparation Planning support ahead of time is a practical part of birth preparation, not an admission that something will go wrong. Birth and the postpartum period can place substantial demands on the body and on attention. Even an uncomplicated vaginal birth may be followed by perineal pain, bleeding, fatigue, […]