24/08/2025
Using your BRAIN in pregnancy, birth & postpartum! 🧠
When faced with decisions about interventions, tests, or care options, it can feel overwhelming. The BRAIN acronym gives you a simple way to pause, gather information, and make choices that feel right for you and your family.
B – Benefits
What are the possible benefits of this option for me and my baby?
R – Risks
What are the potential risks or downsides?
A – Alternatives
Are there other options we could consider?
I – Intuition
What does my gut tell me? What feels right?
N – Nothing / Next step
What happens if we wait, do nothing for now, or reassess later?
This tool helps you slow down, ask the right questions, and feel confident in shared decision-making with your care provider. Whether in pregnancy, labour, or postpartum, your choice matters!
Save this for later & share with your partner/support team so you can use your BRAIN together.