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Informed Consent – Recommendation to Consult with a Physician

In accordance with Idaho State Law, we recommend that clients with any of the following conditions see a physician.

  • Previous complicated pregnancy
  • Previous cesarean section
  • Previous pregnancy loss in second or third trimester
  • Previous spontaneous premature labor
  • Previous preterm rupture of membranes
  • Previous preeclampsia
  • Previous hypertensive disease of pregnancy
  • Parvovirus
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • Cytomegalovirus
  • Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
  • Previous maternal/newborn group B streptococcus (GBS) infection
  • A body mass index of at least thirty-five (35.0) but less than forty (40.0) at the time of conception
  • Underlying family genetic disorders with potential for transmission
  • Psychosocial situations that may complicate pregnancy

It has been recommended to us that we should see a physician before proceeding with plans to have an out of hospital birth if we have or have had any of the above conditions.  I have read the above conditions.


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Permission is granted by Michelle Bartlett, CPM, to copy and use this document  in any midwifery practice.  Names of midwives and midwifery practice may be changed as appropriate. 

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