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Do You Know the Risks?
So often we are told the benefits of procedures during pregnancy and birth, but how often are we given the risks associated with those procedures too? True informed consent means getting both and then being given the opportunity to consent or decline. The tricky part can be in not really understanding the options. How do you really know if you're getting all the information? Well, that's exactly what we break down for you in this episode!
Informed consent means that a provider explains the benefits and risks of a medication, procedure, (or lack of either), and then allows the mother to give consent.
Informed consent is NOT
- making you afraid to say no
- telling you only the benefits and downplaying the risks
- telling the mother, "I'm going to do ______". For example, "I'm going to preform a vaginal exam on you."
Our Top Tips for Informed Consent
Since providers may fail to give proper informed consent, you need to remember to use your B.R.A.I.N so that you can get the...
