Course Overview:

In this course, we will cover:

Human rights in childbirth: what it means and the landmark European case that articulated this definition with respect to privacy
Informed consent and refusal: what this human and legal right means and ACOG’s position on it, common violations, and obstetric violence
Factors in how our rights are treated in birth: Tradition, Policies & Protocols, Paternalism, so-called Maternal-Fetal Conflict, Provider Preference or Practice Style, Liability, Provider Trauma, and “Othering” & Racial Bias
Enforcement of Rights: hospital and state board complaint processes, legal options, recent important cases
Solutions: immediate and long-term

This is where you will find everything you need for the Know Your Rights course, including:

Video course
Course references and resources
Handouts
Group discussion guide
Evaluation and quiz for contact hour certification through Evidence Based Birth
Bonus video with plaintiffs Caroline Malatesta, Kimberly Turbin, and Lindsay Switzer discussing the experience and impact of bringing their lawsuits

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