Sharing stories is a critical way to raise awareness of human rights violations in childbirth. Any time someone does something to you or your baby without your consent, it is a violation of your human rights.
Examples of violations include, but are not limited to:
- Denial of informed consent and refusal
- Being threatened or bullied into compliance
- Having an intervention or procedure forced on you against your will
- Being punished for exercising your rights to make decisions about yourself or your baby
- Denial of care
Have you experienced a violation of your human rights in childbirth? Did something happen to you that might fit into one of the categories above? Please share your story with us by filling out the box below.