Human rights in childbirth | Spiritual Birth

Birth in South Africa August 11, 2015August 11, 2015 by Marianne Littlejohn

Vaginal Birth After Caesarian – Your Human Right?

Louise Carmody from Amnesty International with the microphone

I have just returned home from attending the first Human Rights in Childbirth Summit 2015 on the continent of Africa, held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Participants included delegates, doctors, midwives, lawyers,

The Travelling Midwife June 14, 2012June 14, 2012 by Marianne Littlejohn

Human Rights in Childbirth – The Travelling Midwife

Human rights in childbirth are a global issue as women in different parts of the world struggle with various issues around the arena of rights in childbirth, autonomy, and choices in childbirth

Women need to prepare for natural birth in every aspect of their lives, including the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical areas of their being. A woman deserves the right to choose her companions as well as where and how she will give birth to her child.

Pregnancy and birth are normal life events for most women. To this end, interventions should be kept to a minimum wherever possible. A baby who is born gently and welcomed by warm, caring parents receives the best possible start in life.

Women who are well prepared in their minds, bodies and spirits can experience birth as a profoundly moving and empowering event.