30/04/2023
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I would just add that this is *especially* important if:
You are a young mum
English is not your first language
You have black or brown skin
You are a traveller
Basically anything other than a well educated, degree level, white woman age 30-40 and even then it can be bloody hard as the system is not set up to support women 💔💔
Reposted How to Advocate for yourself in your Antenatal Appointments
1. Take someone you trust with you to the appointment to help advocate for you.
2. Write down any questions you have in advance. If you know, write down the outcome you are hoping for so it is less intimidating to ask for directly.
3. Use your BRAIN (Ask for the benefits, risks, alternatives, listen to your instinct and consider the option of doing nothing right now)
4. Write down key information about your situation so you can refer to it during discussions
5. Ask for evidence that you can read surrounding any recommendations- or bring and share any evidence you have already read to support that you want.
6. Ask for risks to be presented in ‘absolute form’ (i.e. 1% to 2%, not ‘double the risk’).
7. Write down any information shared so you can refer back to it when making any decisions
8. Never make a decision on the spot, always leave the room, talk through with someone you trust and go home and sleep on it if you can.
9. When a plan has been made, ensure it is written and signed off in your notes
10. If you still don’t get support or the outcome you desire, ask to see someone else such as a Consultant Midwife or different doctor.
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