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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.