Midwife Care Plan Template

Our Midwife Care Plan is a comprehensive, multi-page document designed to support midwives and families by outlining preferences, care strategies, and resources during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. This care plan provides clarity, structure, and mutual understanding to ensure a safe, supportive, and personalized experience for both the midwife and the family.

The key areas covered in the care plan include:

• Birth & Postpartum Team
A section to document the client’s care team, including the midwife, doula, pediatrician, lactation consultant, and other professionals or family members providing support.

• Mother’s Recovery Plan
Covers physical recovery strategies, pain management options, perineal care, and signs of complications to monitor during the postpartum healing process.

• Mental Health & Emotional Support
Outlines mental health resources, preferences for therapy, support groups, or medication, along with local and national crisis hotlines.

• Sleep Plan for Mother
Helps establish realistic sleep goals and strategies for the mother’s rest, including support for nighttime feedings, naps, and sleep hygiene.

• Nutrition & Hydration Plan
Details meal preparation, quick snack ideas, hydration reminders, and nutritional goals to support recovery and energy levels.

• Visitor Guidelines & Home Support
Provides structure around visitor timing, limits, and expectations; while also identifying ways visitors can assist with meals, chores, or baby care.

• Baby Care Plan
Documents diapering preferences, bathing routines, rash treatment strategies, and safe product choices for newborn care.

• Feeding Plan
Outlines breastfeeding, formula feeding, or combination feeding preferences, including support with latch, bottle-feeding, and pumping.

• Infant Sleep Plan
Covers safe sleep practices, baby’s sleep environment, and routines for naps and bedtime to promote healthy rest.

• Emergency Contacts
Ensures quick access to vital contacts such as the midwife, pediatrician, nearest hospital, and support professionals.

• Acknowledgments & Signatures
A section for all parties to review and sign, confirming agreement and understanding of the outlined care plan.

Key Features

• Easy to edit: Customize the template with your business information and client preferences.
• Print-ready: Once edited, the care plan can be easily printed for in-person use.
• Fax-friendly: The layout and format are suitable for faxing or scanning for client files.
• Email-friendly: The file can be attached and shared digitally for seamless communication.

How It Works

1. Purchase the Midwife Care Plan Template.

2. Edit the plan in Microsoft Word by adding your business name, contact details, and specific terms.

3. Save your updated care plan and use it to support families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.

Please Note

• Personal Use Only: This template is for personal use only. You may not resell, redistribute, forward, or share this file.
• Digital Product: No physical product will be shipped. This is a digital product available immediately after purchase.
• All Sales Are Final: Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are non-refundable.

Optimize your midwifery practice and provide peace of mind to clients with a professional, well-structured Midwife Care Plan.