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FIGO statement on respectful care: Addressing disrespectful maternity care
Jezid Miranda1,2, Hasmik Bareghamyan3, Michelle N S Therrien4,5
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Grupo de Investigación Prenatal, Universidad de Cartagena, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
Summary
Disrespectful maternity care harms mothers and newborns. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) recommends evidence-based strategies to ensure respectful, person-centered care during pregnancy and childbirth globally.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Maternal Health
- Health Systems Strengthening
Background:
- Disrespectful and abusive practices in maternity care negatively impact maternal and neonatal health.
- Substandard treatment during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum requires urgent attention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) recommendations for integrating respectful maternity care into health systems.
- To advocate for strategic, evidence-based interventions to protect women from substandard care.
Main Methods:
- Policy intervention proposals.
- Clinical strategy development.
- Health systems strengthening framework.
Main Results:
- FIGO outlines recommendations for respectful maternity care adoption.
- Proposed strategies aim to foster compassionate, person-centered, and culturally competent care.
- Interventions are designed to improve global maternal and perinatal outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Implementing respectful maternity care is crucial for improving maternal and neonatal health.
- FIGO's recommendations provide a roadmap for health systems to adopt person-centered care models.
- Strategic interventions can mitigate the adverse effects of disrespectful care worldwide.
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