Childbirth Preparation and Humanized Childbirth
23 September 2026
Around the world, childbirth still predominantly takes place in the lithotomy position, despite the recognised benefits of mobility and a variety of positions during labour and childbirth. Furthermore, in low- and middle-income countries, the presence of birth companions in delivery rooms remains uncommon. Yet the right to be accompanied by a person of one’s choice during childbirth is recognised by...