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.
“Women’s Rights and Informed Choice”
- Programme
- Ethics, rights and advocacy
- Status
- A planned awareness-raising project.
Educational materials and meetings for women, families and professionals on rights during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.
Key topics: the right to information; consent to and refusal of interventions within the current law; respect for privacy; and the opportunity to ask questions, receive explanations and take part in decision-making.
The project involves developing clear leaflets, practical algorithms and materials to support communication.