Using this acronym can be very useful in decision-making in pregnancy and birth:

- BENEFITS - What are the benefits?

- RISKS - What are the risks?

- ALTERNATIVES - What alternatives are there?

- INSTINCT - What does your instinct tell you? TRUST IT!

- NOTHING - What if we do nothing?

- SMILE / SECOND OPINION - Smiling and laughing are easy ways that relax your jaw, which automatically relaxes your pelvic area. If you’re still not happy with a decision, you always have the option to get a second opinion