Free birth plan, guided walkthrough, Pro tools
Every mom deserves to walk into her birth knowing her options
True Joy Birthing gives you a doula-crafted birth plan, a guided walkthrough in the free app that explains every tradeoff, and a doula directory — so you're never guessing.
What you get
One platform. Three ways in.
Joyful Birth Plan
No sign-up required
A structured, fillable birth plan built from real birth-room experience. Designed to be read by a nurse in two minutes.
Download the free PDF →
Guided Walkthrough in the App
Free for moms · 4 lessons
Walk through every section of your birth plan with context — what each choice means, what the tradeoffs are, and what to say when a provider surprises you.
Download the free app →
Video Walkthrough
5 guided videos · ~60 min total
Walk through every section of your birth plan with context — what each choice means, what the tradeoffs are, and what to say when a provider surprises you.
Watch the walkthrough → 
Free app
Build your birth plan step by step in the app
Nine guided sections. Hospital preferences, pain management, who's in the room — all walked through so nothing gets missed.
- Step-by-step guidance for every section
- Update your plan anytime — not a static PDF
- Share directly with your care team or doula
Coming soon Free · No account needed to start
Why I built this
I'm Shelbi Kohler — certified birth doula and childbirth educator. I've supported hundreds of families through births in hospitals, birth centers, and at home.
I kept seeing the same thing: moms who wanted to feel prepared but didn't know their options, didn't have the words, and felt like the system was happening to them instead of with them.
So I built something practical. A birth plan that actually works in a hospital room. Education that explains the tradeoffs, not just the buzzwords. And for doulas — tools that finally make running a practice feel organized instead of overwhelming.
Hear why Shelbi became a doula and what she's building.
What makes this different
- Doula-crafted, not generic. Every template, every walkthrough, every script is built from real birth-room experience.
- Born connected. When a mom builds her plan in the free app, it flows directly into her doula's Pro dashboard. No lost details. No copy-paste.
- Honest, not fear-based. We explain options and tradeoffs. We don't scare you into decisions.
For Birth Professionals
Built for Doulas and Midwives, Too
When your clients build their plan in the True Joy Birthing app, it flows directly into your Pro dashboard — no copy-paste, no lost details. Client plans, visit tracking, notes, and invoicing, all in one place built for birth work.
Start Pro for doulas and midwivesIn-app subscription. Available on App Store (Android coming soon).
Ready to feel confident about your birth?
Download the free birth plan or explore the free app.