in development
Code of Ethics for Perinatal Support Professionals
Developing shared ethical guidelines for professionals who support women during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.
“Informing or Intimidating?”
- Programme
- Ethics, rights and advocacy
- Status
- A position paper in development.
An analytical and practical resource on communicating ethically about risks, interventions, alternatives and the possible consequences of decisions.
The document will examine the differences between objective information, psychological pressure, fear-based manipulation and communication that undermines a woman’s sense of safety.
The aim is to offer practical guidance for respectful dialogue, preserving autonomy and supporting informed choice.