Vaginal Delivery - Consent Documentation

Counseled on the R/B/A to vaginal delivery, assisted vaginal delivery (forceps, vacuum), episiotomy. Increased risk of 3rd or 4th degree if episiotomy or assisted vaginal delivery. Increased risk of incontinence of stool/flatus if 3rd or 4th degree laceration.\n\nCounseled on R/B/A to cesarean section, to include risk of bleeding, infection, damage to surrounding anatomical structures (i.e. Bladder, intestines, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, nerves, blood vessels, etc.), blood clots, death, injury to baby, need for hysterectomy. We discussed the possibility of blood transfusion, and she is amenable, if needed. Consents signed today.