Direct guidance
What to know or do
Agree on consent, privacy, advocacy preferences, backup plans and when the supporter should call staff. Check the birth setting's current visitor and doula rules.
What changes the answer
- Whether this is screening, diagnosis, monitoring, treatment or birth planning
- Pregnancy week, previous results and what the result could change
- Benefits, limits, alternatives, follow-up and the time available to decide
General guidance
When to get individual help
This is a general pregnancy baseline, not personal clearance. Change course and ask for advice if symptoms, complications or an individual care plan make the situation different.