Respectful and safe childbirth - who recommendations and practice in Serbia
The paper examines the justification for using the term “obstetric violence” and emphasises the significance of recognising this type of gender-based violence. It further analyses practices in maternity wards in Serbia based on several previously conducted studies, comparing them with the c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Victimology Society of Serbia and University of Belgrade, Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Temida |
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| Online Access: | https://doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-6637/2025/1450-66372501027S.pdf |
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| Summary: | The paper examines the justification for using the term “obstetric violence”
and emphasises the significance of recognising this type of gender-based
violence. It further analyses practices in maternity wards in Serbia based
on several previously conducted studies, comparing them with the current
recommendations of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in this field. The
WHO highlights the importance of a positive childbirth experience for both
the mother and the child, emphasizing the active role of the mother and her
natural potential in achieving a quality delivery. The paper presents
comparative data, focusing particularly on the use of epidural anaesthesia
as a recommended practice and the application of a group of interventions
(episiotomy, induction, Kristeller manoeuvre) that are almost routinely
performed in Serbian maternity wards but are not recommended as routine
interventions by the WHO. The analysis of research findings conducted in
Serbia points to the need for improving protocols and humane care related to
childbirth, as well as the necessity of more comprehensive promotion of a
childbirth model that ensures safety while respecting patients’ rights and
dignity, including women’s specific reproductive rights. |
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| ISSN: | 1450-6637 2406-0941 |