Parliament amends pregnancy rights law, removing specific terminology

Saturday, 18 July 2026AI summary
Parliament amends pregnancy rights law, removing specific terminology
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The Assembly of the Republic has approved legislation to strengthen rights during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The new law removes the specific term “obstetric violence,” replacing it with broader language regarding “inappropriate, disrespectful, and non-consensual practices.” The change follows ongoing debates about the standard of care provided to women within the national healthcare system.