In recent years, the topic of informed birth has increasingly been in the spotlight. At the core of informed birth is respect for a woman's autonomy and her right to make decisions about her own body and her birth experience. This edition of O&G Magazine encompasses several important topics related to informed birth – from informed choice in reproductive genetic screening to how healthcare practitioners can ensure they’re placing the mother at the heart of decision making. Other topics include informed fetal monitoring for labour and birthing in the age of social media.