Leaflet number: 471
Review date: May 2018
If you are or you think you might be pregnant it’s important that you tell the pre assessment or ward team.
What are the effects of a general anesthetic on someone who is pregnant?
A general anaesthetic causes you to become unconscious. The effects of a general anesthetic on a pregnant woman or her foetus (developing unborn baby) vary. It depends on the drugs used. In most cases, it is recommended that pregnant women should avoid general anaesthesia.
I think I might be pregnant. What do I do?
If there is any possibility that you could be pregnant we offer a pregnancy testing service free of charge. If you are pregnant we will offer support and guidance in seeking further advice.
If there is a possibility that you may be pregnant, it is important that you inform the medical or nursing teams.
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Patient statement
Please tick the statement to confirm that you have understood this leaflet:
- I have read and understand the above information
Then please tick the statement that is correct for you:
- There is no chance that I could be pregnant
- There is a chance that I may be pregnant and therefore I consent to a pregnancy test
- I am pregnant
- There will be occasion when the surgeon requests a pregnancy test independent of the above. On that occasion I consent to a pregnancy test
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