Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Barriers and Challenges to Facility-Based Respectful Maternity Care

Shiny M. Jose (Sr Therese Jose S. H.) *

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church College of Nursing, Kolenchery, Ernakulam, Kerala, Kerala University of Health Science Thrissur, India.

Namitha Subrahmanyam

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church College of Nursing, Kolenchery, Ernakulam, Kerala, Kerala University of Health Science Thrissur, India.

Sheela Shenai N. A.

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church College of Nursing, Kolenchery, Ernakulam, Kerala, Kerala University of Health Science Thrissur, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

This article review explains the challenges and barriers to Facility-based Respectful Maternity Care worldwide. Although respectful maternity care (RMC) is an important component of quality care, many factors act as barriers to the same. However, it is considered a critical standard of care for women and newborns. Respectful maternity care means care organized and provided to all women that preserve their dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, ensures freedom from harm and abuse, and enables informed choice and ongoing support during labor and delivery (WHO 2018).

Keywords: Barriers, challenges, facility-based respectful maternity care

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