Risks, Benefits, and Informed Consent.
There are risks and benefits to all choices made during pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Every person should make decisions based on their own individual situation after carefully researching the options available to them. This includes weighing the risks and benefits of medical procedures such as C-sections, epidurals, and inductions. It is important for pregnant persons to be fully informed of the potential risks and benefits of any medical intervention they are considering in order to make an informed decision about whether or not to proceed. No one can make this decision for them - only they can decide what is best for themselves and their babies.
Nitrous, Narcotics, Epidurals, and Spinals.
What are my pain relief options during labour and birth? This is something we get asked a lot! This blog post will provide an overview of each method so that you can make an informed decision about the type of pain relief you want during labour.
In Ontario, the most common methods are pain relief are:
narcotics, nitrous oxide, epidurals and spinal anesthesia (spinals).
Each method has its risks and benefits. It is important to understand what each one involves. There is no one size fits all option or best option, only what is best for you in your unique situation.