Planning for Labor & Birth
Prepare for labor by learning about your birth preferences, options, and what to expect.
Birth Preferences Video
Watch a workshop on creating birth preferences that reflect your values, priorities, and goals for labor and delivery.
Birth Preferences Worksheet & Card
Complete a worksheet and priority card to help communicate your birth preferences with your care team.
What Is a Birth Plan & Do You Really Need One?
Learn what a birth plan is, why it can be helpful, and how to create one that works for you.
There's No "Right" Way to Give Birth
Explore the different ways babies are born and how to make informed decisions based on your preferences and medical needs.
VBACs at Oula
Learn about vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), who may be eligible, and how Oula supports VBAC care.
Baby's Position & Labor Preparation
Learn how your baby's position and your body's preparation can influence labor and delivery.
When Your Baby is Breech at Full Term
Understand your options if your baby is breech, including available procedures and delivery considerations.
Guide to ECV
Learn what an external cephalic version (ECV) is, how the procedure works, and when it may be recommended.
Tips for Labor Preparation and Hormonal Stimulation
Explore evidence-based techniques that may help your body prepare for labor as your due date approaches.
Preparing for the Hospital
Get ready for your hospital stay and know what to expect during labor and delivery.
Hospital Bag Essentials
Find out what to pack for the hospital so you feel prepared for labor, birth, and your postpartum stay.
Guide to Creating Comfort at the Hospital
Discover simple ways to create a more comfortable, calming, and personalized birth environment.
What Does It Mean to Have a Hospital Birth at Oula?
Learn what to expect during a hospital birth with Oula, from admission through delivery and recovery.
Knowing When It's Time
Learn when to contact your care team and what to expect if your labor doesn't begin on its own.
Signs of Labor: When to Call Us
Find out what to pack for the hospital so you feel prepared for labor, birth, and your postpartum stay.
Medical Induction of Labor: How to Prepare
Understand when labor induction may be recommended, what to expect, and how to prepare.