Protecting human rights in childbirth
Registered Charity Number 1151152
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In response to page 66 of The Birth Trauma APPG Report, we are hugely concerned by the legal inaccuracy contained within the report which suggests that consent may be disregarded in so-called “emergency situations”. The best way to reduce/prevent birth trauma is to respect the rights and voices of all women and birthing people throughout their pregnancy and birth.
By submitting evidence to the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls, we directed attention to the different forms of violence directed against women and birthing people in maternity care, and provided information about the current issues faced by women and birthing people based on the knowledge and experience that we gain directly from women and birthing people and healthcare professionals through our advice service and trainings.
Birthrights is aware of a growing national interest in a potential increase in women and … Read more
Over the past year, Birthrights has been a lead contributor to the vital Safer … Read more
As we come to the end of what has been a remarkable year, we … Read more
Dr Beverley Clough, Birthrights Associate Trainer and Associate Professor in Law & Social Justice … Read more
Consultant midwife and Birthrights Associate Trainer Alice’s story I am honoured to have been … Read more
Student midwife Emily’s story My name is Emily. I’m a second-year student midwife, and … Read more
A few weeks ago, we were on the verge of launching a crowd-funding campaign to … Read more
Last week, a further letter before action was sent to Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board making … Read more