A Potential for Consenting Pregnant Women who will have Normal Delivery, Regarding Possible Labor Interventions as Cesarean Operation

Abstract Background: Interventions of labor dystocia depend on each case, and they include but are not limited to: Cesarean section (CS), and Oxytocin administration. Theses modalities need Consenting the patient before intervening. It was found that taking consent in a short time might be not sufficient for the patient’s understanding and needed discussion. Method: Review of literature. Results: Factors of Prolonged labor are: nulliparous women, increased maternal age, increased maternal weight (overweight and obesity), larger birth weight, increased gestational age, poverty, and epidural anesthesia (EA). On the other hand, there are significantly evidenced factors which can enhance the progress of labor as continuous labor support by a trained staff. Recommended number of antenatal care (ANC) appointments by World Health Organization (WHO) is eight or more. ANC visits could present the time needed for discussions regarding informed consent of possible labor interventions. Conclusion: Taking informed consent of pregnant women in advance during ANC visits can provide the time necessary for counseling about common labor interventions as CS.