What are the side effects of Terbutaline to the mom and the newborn?
LK: This is an interesting question. Do many women know what the side effects are to both her and the fetus well in advance of the potential administration of Terbutaline? Probably not. This brings up the discussion of obstetrical counseling and informed consent. Obstetrical counseling should be given at the beginning of pregnancy in case of eventual preterm situation so that women can research in advance of a critical point, that being early contractions with potential administration of drugs. At a critical point, the woman must make a spot decision, and she is going into it pre-conditioned that the FDA, the drug manufacturer, the hospital and the health care practitioner team protects her fetus or multiples. Informed consent is consent by a patient to a surgical or medical procedure after achieving an understanding of the relevant medical facts and the risks involved. Have you, the patient discussed all the potential risks that could occur during your pregnancy? A typical consent to
