Rights of the pregnant woman

List of women rights that service providers should be aware of and respect when providing maternity care:

• Every woman receiving care has a right to information about her health.
• Every woman has the right to discuss her concerns, thoughts, and worries without fear.
• A woman should know in advance the type of procedure that is going to be done for her.
• Procedures should be conducted in an environment in which the woman's right to privacy is respected.
• A woman should be made to feel as comfortable as possible when receiving services.
• The woman has the right to express her views about the service she receives.