Just wondering if a birth plan is a normal part of pregnancy? in saying that I mean my OB hasn't mentioned it to me, I would like to have one after reading yours, but i don't know how to bring it up with my OB without offending him if you know what I mean?

Birth plans are a part of a normal hospital birth. Because hospitals see many, many women, and there is no guarantee that you will know the midwife at your birth, a birth plan is something that you can write and have included in your notes to make the midwife who is looking after you aware of the type of birth you want.

Don't be afraid to offend your OB. Just tell him you are going to write a birth plan and include a copy of it in your hospital notes. He may not be particularly concerned because, depending on whether you are in the public or private hospital system, he will probably only be involved in the final stages of your birth, if at all. He should still be aware of your desires for your birth, though.