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The Gestational Diabetes Screen
Please read the disclaimer. It is what it is. It is standard practice in obstetrical and midwifery care to offer a Gestational Diabetes Screen at around 26-28 weeks of pregnancy. A screen determines if you are at risk for a condition. When the risk is determined, then a test will be performed to confirm the diagnosis. The GD screen consists of taking in 50 grams of sugar quickly, and having a blood draw to be analyzed an hour later. The 50 grams of sugar is usually in the form of the glucola drink. For perspective, Arizona Southern Brewed Sweet Tea…
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Informed Consent
Patient’s Rights… Have you seen posted on the wall at any medical facility or office a document titled The Patient’s Bill of Rights? If so, you may recall that the first tenant is that the person being seen has the right to accurate and understandable information about their condition and any treatments that might be considered. Some Patient’s Rights, but not all, include a statement about the patient having an active role in the decision making process with regard to their care. Both of these are the essence of midwifery care in its support for bodily autonomy. Both of these…

