This tool will help you make informed decisions during birth

Have you ever heard of the acronym BRAIN? When clients are faced with decisions during pregnancy and childbirth this is my favorite tool to equip them with! Let’s go over the tool:

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Benefits

Risks

Alternatives

Intuition

Nothing

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Benefits - What are the pros and upsides to this procedure/choice/medication, etc?

Risks - What are the cons/side effects/potential downsides to this?

Alternatives - Is there any other option that the one you are currently presenting me with?

Intuition - What is my gut saying? This is a great spot to ask for time alone with your partner/doula.

Nothing - Remember, nothing is a choice. You can always decline options presented to you.

BRAIN acronym