Establishes a duty to inform patients about the risks associated with cesarean section.

The bill amends the public health law to require health care providers to inform pregnant individuals about the risks associated with cesarean section. For planned primary cesarean sections, providers must provide written communication detailing the risks and benefits. For unplanned primary cesarean sections, providers must inform patients of the reasons for the procedure after delivery. The communication must include information on the risks of complications, the possibility of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), and the potential for future cesarean deliveries.

Establishes a duty to inform patients about the risks associated with cesarean section.

The bill amends the public health law to require health care providers to inform pregnant individuals about the risks associated with cesarean section. For planned primary cesarean sections, providers must provide written communication detailing the risks and benefits. For unplanned primary cesarean sections, providers must inform patients of the reasons for the procedure after delivery. The communication must include information on the risks of complications, the possibility of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), and the potential for future cesarean deliveries.