Common obstetric interventions are often for “convenience” rather than for clinical
indications. Before proceeding, it should be clear who is the beneficiary of the convenience.
The primary healthcare provider must make sure that women and their partners have a full
understanding of what is known about the associated risks, benefits, and alternative
approaches of the proposed intervention. Thorough and accurate information allows women
to choose what is best for them and their infant on the basis of the individual clinical …