During delivery can I ask for Dr’s to keep my information confidential when I have a support person with me?

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Depends on what the information is. Your previous health history probably, but if they're needing to treat you for something, for example you need antibiotics for group b strep or extra bloodwork for gestational diabetes, they'll need to be able to speak to you with your person present or ask them to leave the room every time they need to, which might be awkward

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Yes, just make sure the doctors and nurses know that you need the support person to be removed from the room when health information is discussed.

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Depends on what it is. The only “personal” information that was brought up often was my date of birth. Just about every time they touched me I had to confirm my name and DOB. when I was deep into labor and so over it all I couldn’t think straight my husband had to confirm it. But info like meds I’m taking, prior surgeries, etc they asked once while I was getting registered.

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You can have them step out when they’re discussing anything medical if necessary. 
If possible maybe try to find a support person where you are more comfortable sharing things with. Because sometimes things don’t go as planned & it’s nice to know that there is someone there who’s on your side & knows about everything that you’re comfortable with.

During delivery can I ask for Dr’s to keep my information confidential when I have a support person with me?

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