Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Knowing the pregnancy status—if any—the gestational age, and the expected date of delivery.
  
• Signing and giving consent, or withholding it, for any surgical procedure (cesarean section or otherwise), and the consent of a guardian is not required.
• Knowing the expected method of delivery (natural, cesarean, or assisted methods).
• Ensuring that an episiotomy is not performed during delivery unless absolutely necessary, and only after your verbal consent and reviewing the information and options available to you.
• Knowing the expected method of delivery (natural, cesarean, or assisted methods).
• Having a companion present during childbirth, whether a family member or a friend, provided that the delivery room setup permits this and their presence does not infringe upon the privacy of others in labor.
• Choosing the details of her natural birth, such as the birth plan, water birth, etc., from a full range of available options.
• Freedom of movement during labor and encouragement of upright positions, unless her health condition or the condition of her fetus requires otherwise.
• Receiving continuous social, emotional, and physical support during labor and childbirth from caregivers, and preserving her dignity in a safe and non-threatening environment.
• You have the right to (Obstetrics and Gynecology​)
  

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