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Informed consent and birth preparedness/complication readiness: A qualitative study at two tertiary maternity units

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Informed consent in obstetrics should involve full disclosure of risks, benefits and alternative interventions. However, we have found no evidence of a formal informed consent process before an attempt at… Click to show full abstract

Informed consent in obstetrics should involve full disclosure of risks, benefits and alternative interventions. However, we have found no evidence of a formal informed consent process before an attempt at vaginal delivery in published policy or practice. The idea of informed consent in vaginal birth has attracted controversy and has been the subject of some debate.

Keywords: informed consent; preparedness complication; birth preparedness; obstetrics; consent birth; birth

Journal Title: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Year Published: 2021

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