The Canadian Childbirth Association (CCA) is seeking to make labor induction a procedure requiring written informed consent by women in the Canadian province of Alberta. Gail J. Dahl, executive director of the CCA, has until Sept. 1 to make as strong a case as possible before presenting her research to the regional medical and health authorities. Says Gail, "I believe I am, after a three year search, close to the actual decision makers who can make an about-face on this. This will be quite a feat, but it is something that must be done to ensure safer childbirth for all women." If the CCA is successful, a critical precedent would be set: written informed consent for labor induction as well as for many other common procedures in childbirth could become a universal reality. Please contact Gail with any information regarding induction's dangers and/or traumas that would further this most worthy pursuit. gaildahl@home.com
Reprinted from Midwifery Today E-News (Vol 1 Issue 32, Aug 6, 1999)
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