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My blog post today explores an important ethical principle that should underpin decisions in maternity care, but isn't often discussed.

The precautionary principle.

It once played an important role in health care, but its use seems to have been eroded as the culture of maternity care has changed.

In my blog post, I look at what the precautionary principle is, how it used to function, and what its erosion means for women, babies, and those who care for them.

Read it at https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/whatever-happened-to-the-precautionary-principle/

Our third baby of the day is here! What a day!