MOTHER-FRIENDLY CARE ACTIONS | Corresponding category of disrespect and abuse that is addressed by the action |
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• Kind and supportive care | Non-dignified care |
• Body language that shows kindness (address woman by name, look into the woman’s eyes, uses a respectful tone of voice, smiles when appropriate) | Non-dignified care |
• Privacy | Non-confidential care |
• Clean and attractive facility | Non-dignified care |
• Permit cultural practices that are not harmful | Non-dignified care/Abandonment or denial of care |
• Explain every procedure | Non-consented care |
• Episiotomy only if indicated | Non-consented care |
• Choice of position for delivery | Non-dignified care |
• Give woman and family friendly care. Explain what is happening to the woman and family after each evaluation. Teach the woman and companion how to support the woman in labour: o Urinate every 2 h o Drink fluids every 1 h or more often o Eat lightly o Have a birth support/guardian person present o Talk to the woman: give emotional support and educate her about what is happening o Use comfortable positions for labour (walking, sitting, side-lying) | Non-consented care/ Abandonment or denial of care |
• Postpartum o No restriction on family members o No separation of mother and baby | Abandonment or denial of care |