Intervention Awareness

There are three very important factors that help to prevent undesired intervention and to feel comfortable accepting it when it is necessary. First, it is important that you choose a care provider you trust and respect. This way, you know that your goals and needs in childbirth are similar. The second important factor is that you seek informed consent. Good questions to ask for informed consent can be found in the links below. Third, it is helpful to understand some common interventions and to know that while you may have a plan in mind, plans can sometimes change. Your care provider can help you to handle these changes as they arrive, and you can help yourself by making sure you have the information you need to help you make informed decisions.

Informed consent: http://www.childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10081
What is the cascade of intervention? http://www.childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10182