Why Human Rights in Childbirth Matter

Pinter & Martin Why It Matters #9

by Rebecca Schiller

Why Human Rights in Childbirth explores the rights of women in pregnancy and birth, and offers information and support for mothers, caregivers and campaigners working to improve birth practices and birth experiences.

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

Published September 15, 2016

Reviews

[Fiona · Rating 4 out of 5]

Birthrights are human rights! Doula and writer Rebecca Schiller is cofounder of Birth Rights, a UK-based agency that campaigns for birthing people all over the world to be treated with respect and dignity during one of the most critical moments of their lives. The writing and the message in this book should be read and understood by every birthing person and caregiver working within the modern birthing system.

[Simone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the writing and the message.

[Debra Flynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every pregnant woman, midwife, obstetrician and student midwife should read this. Clear, thoughtful and inspiring.

[Ali Troubadour · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such an important book for birthing people!!!

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a read. Schiller excellently outlines many issues with childbirth and its reception not only in the UK but globally, and does this without simply brushing over the facts. Everything is discussed, which creates an awesome and educating structure that is absolutely packed with the knowledge needed to have a well-rounded view of the situation involving human rights and childbirth. I particularly enjoyed Schiller’s own birth story and loved reading the positive birth stories but also have incredible respect for those more difficult. The pocket guide to rights in birth will definitely come in handy for me- I’ll be taking this one to uni!