A list of a pregnant woman’s wishes about how the birth of her baby should take place, e.g. whether she wants a natural birth and what pain relief she should be given.
The conscious design of desired future states and of the goals, objectives, and activities required.
A plan for the birthing process that includes the woman’s or couple’s wishes (e.g., use of pain medication, involvement of a midwife, type of delivery) as well as allowances for special circumstances and complications or emergency situations.