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.
Standards for Trauma-Informed Interaction
- Programme
- Ethics, rights and advocacy
- Status
- A new strategic project, planned for development.
Preparing practical recommendations for creating a psychologically safe environment for women.
Plans include developing principles for communication, working with consent, responding to signs of distress, supporting predictability, respecting boundaries and preventing re-traumatisation.
The recommendations may be used by civil society organisations, educational programmes, and perinatal and social support professionals.