When you are admitted to Labor and Delivery you may be asked to sign many consent forms , some are listed below. Remember you should discuss these procedures with your Physician/Provider before delivery. You need to understand all the procedures, risks and benefits discussed with your Physician/Midwife. Make a list of questions to take with you to your prenatal visit in your 3rd trimester to discuss with your Provider.
Induction of labor consent with different medications, Pitocin, Cytotec, Cervidil. Will they let you go into labor on your own or schedule induction?
Cesarean Section Consent. What is your Drs. C-Section rate? Can you have a trial of labor if you had a prior C-Section?
Operative Delivery Consent which is the use of Vacuum or Forceps
Anesthesia Consent
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) Consent
Tubal Ligation ( Having your tubes tied if you no longer want any more kids.) Can be done at the time of the C-Section. Discuss prior to delivery date.