Informed consent in episiotomy: Co-analysis with midwives and distillation of best practice.

MacLellan JenniferSara S WebbCarmen ByrneEmily BraceElizabeth Glyn-JonesElizabeth EdwardsTracey HunterJacqueline LongtonJane ClearyKatie ChristieLorna DowJo Gould

Published in: Birth (Berkeley, Calif.) (2023)

This study has shown how variations in midwifery practice and culture may impact birthing people's experience of informed consent in episiotomy. Midwives may not have the knowledge or skills to conduct a detailed consent conversation, leading to variation in practice and messages for birthing people. The use of antenatal discussion aids can offer women the opportunity to become informed and fully participate in the decision-making process.

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