Consent & Capacity in Maternity Care Made Simple

🤰⚖️ Consent & Capacity in Maternity Care Made Simple

Can a pregnant woman refuse treatment — even when healthcare professionals believe another option would be safer?

📘 This practical guide explains informed consent, mental capacity, supported decision-making, refusal of treatment, birth choices, documentation and professional responsibilities within maternity care.

🚨 Understand why making a decision that professionals disagree with does not automatically mean someone lacks capacity, and why valid consent must be informed and voluntary.

🩺 Ideal for student midwives, registered midwives, maternity-care professionals and anyone wanting to understand decision-making rights during pregnancy and birth.

💗 Respect choice. Understand capacity. Support informed decisions.

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