What are your rights in pregnancy and childbirth?
It’s simple
- Every woman has a right to receive safe and appropriate maternity care.
- Every woman has a right to maternity care that respects her fundamental human dignity.
- Every woman has a right to privacy and confidentiality.
- Every woman is free to make choices about her own pregnancy and childbirth, even if her caregivers do not agree with her.
- Every woman has a right to equality and freedom from discrimination.
For more details, take a look at our factsheets and check out the White Ribbon Alliance Respectful Maternity Care Charter.