Thank you for looking into this for all women and their children.

As a mother of 2 children, one born in the hospital with an OB and one born at home attended by 2 Certified Professional Midwives, I can state the differences in my experience of care in reference to  informed consent by both of these providers (Certified Professional Midwives and OBs).

The CPMs informed me of any and all risks, procedures and general expectations during my initial prenatal visits and any there after.  However, my experience in the hospital was quite different. I received no informed consent or risk assessment of the procedures and medications that I received while in the care of my OB before, during and after my labor and subsequent birth.

Thank you,

Sabrina McIntyre