Understanding and recollection of the risks associated with cesarean delivery during the consent process.

Objective: To investigate women's recall of information provided during the consent process for cesarean delivery, specifically the associated risks, 24 hours after the procedure.

Methods: A prospective questionnaire-based study was conducted at the Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust between May 2009 and August 2010. Women who had undergone a cesarean delivery (planned or emergency) completed a self-administered questionnaire 24 hours after delivery.