What does a birth plan help the parents accomplish?
a. Avoidance of an episiotomy
b. Determining the outcome of the birth
c. Assuming complete control of the situation
d. Taking an active part in planning the birth experience
ANS: D
The birth plan helps the woman and her partner look at the available options and plan the birth experience to meet their personal needs. A birth plan cannot dictate the need for or avoidance of an episiotomy. The outcome of the birth is not an absolute determinant. A birth plan does not assume complete control of the situation; it allows for expanding communication.
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