Parliament approved a new law to strengthen rights during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, but excluded the term 'obstetric violence' from the final text. The legislation now refers to these issues as 'inappropriate, disrespectful, and non-consensual practices'. The decision sparked debate among lawmakers regarding the terminology used to address mistreatment in maternity care.
Parliament removes 'obstetric violence' term from new legislation
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