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Can a hospital perform a C-section without your consent? What the law actually says.

Many patients believe that once they're in labor, they lose the right to refuse procedures. This is not true. Here's what informed consent means in a delivery room, when it can be overridden, and what you can do if your rights are violated.

Hospital Policy

Do you have the right to record your delivery?

Birth Plans

Is a birth plan legally binding? A lawyer explains.

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