Pregnant? Follow these steps
Five X More share six steps that pregnant women can take today to help put an end to the shocking statistics.
1. Speak up - If you feel like something isn’t right, make sure that you speak to a medical professional and don’t stay silent.
2. Find an advocate - For yourself! This could be your partner, a family member or a trusted friend that can speak comfortably on your behalf if need be.
3. Seek a second opinion - You are allowed to ask for a second opinion of another medical professional if you feel you need to.
4. Trust your gut feeling - Your gut feelings are almost always right. Don’t ignore them. You know your body better than anyone.
5. Do your research - On pregnancy and labour! Use trusted sources such as NHS.UK, nice.org.uk and patient.info.
6. Document everything - We recommend you make sure that any treatment or medication you are given or refused is written down in your maternity notes by your doctor or midwife stating their name and reason why.