The role of birth plans for shared decision-making around birth choices of pregnant women in maternity care: A scoping review.

Background: Birth plans can be used to facilitate shared decision-making in childbirth. A birth plan is a document reflecting women's preferences for birth, which they discuss with their maternity care provider.

Aim: This scoping review aims to synthesize current findings on the role of birth plans for shared decision-making around birth choices of pregnant women in maternity care.