In response to the recent posting by Pearl S. regarding the mom given depo prior to leaving the hospital: I have to wonder if this is truly hospital policy or was this someone's individual or collective bias towards a mom with several children who is in a lower socioeconomic group. It also sounds to me like this mom did not have the opportunity to give an informed consent. Oh sure she gave consent but was she really given all the necessary info to make an informed decision? Just my thoughts Paula Robeson