02/10/2026
Being offered an intervention during pregnancy or labour can feel like a lot to process.
Especially when the conversation is happening quickly, you’re worried about your baby, or you’re simply not sure what all the medical terminology means.
But being offered something doesn’t mean you have to automatically say yes. And asking questions doesn’t mean you don’t trust your care team.
These three questions can help you understand what actually being recommended and why:
1. What are the benefits and risks?
2. What happens if we wait?
3. What are my other options?
Depending on the situation, you might also want to ask about the likelihood of each outcome, whether monitoring is an option, and whether you can revisit the decision later.
Induction, Caesarean birth, assisted birth, continuous monitoring, pain relief and other interventions can all be appropriate choices in different circumstances.
It’s about making sure you understand why something is being recommended, what your options are, and what matters to you.
Because informed decision-making isn’t about saying no to intervention. It’s about being able to say 'yes', 'no', or 'not yet' with a clearer understanding of what you’re choosing.
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