The BRAIN Decision-Making Model Have you heard about using your BRAIN? It's a very important tool to use! This awesome acronym can help doulas, parents, care providers, and anyone when making any decision - even those not related to labor or pregnancy! You may find yourself using the BRAIN model throughout your life, not just during your pregnancy and birth. I personally have found this decision making model to be invaluable when it comes to putting decisions into perspective. B- Benefits -- What are the benefits of the proposed option? How may making this decision benefit you or your baby? R- Risks -- What are the risks of the proposed option? How may this decision negatively impact you or your baby? A- Alternatives -- What are your other options? Are there any alternatives available that may be more desirable? I- Intuition -- What is your intuition telling you? Do you have a gut feeling about the decision either way? N- Nothin...