Our research project examined informed consent during pregnancy, labour, and birth in the case of parents with limited English-proficiency (LEP) in Scotland and for whom interpreting services might be needed. It is often difficult for LEP parents to access adequate information in their own languages during perinatal care and this greatly contributes to poor maternal health outcomes.  

The main objective of the project was to understand informed consent from an interdisciplinary perspective of midwifery and translation & interpreting studies. We ran a series of expert focus groups and interactive workshops with researchers and practitioners, which allowed us to create an environment where the concept of informed consent in multilingual and multicultural settings in Scottish maternity services could be viewed through fresh eyes.  

Hosted by: Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Expert, Mayes Midwifery  

Contributions from: Dr Jenny Patterson, Midwifery Lecturer, Edinburgh Napier University and;

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