Disrespectful and Abusive Treatment of Women During Childbirth
Sarah Whitmarsh, MA and Maura Gaughan, MPH, MA
Most pregnant women face motherhood with mixed emotions -excitement, joy and, understandingly, nervous anticipation. In many settings, women also face uncertainty about the level of care and services available to them. What they may not anticipate is being disrespected and abused by the very people expected to care for them during labor and delivery. Worldwide, it is a problem that has been long overlooked.
