The Asia Regional Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) Council

Things to Remember

Resources should support action on RMC by contributing evidence, innovations, implementation experiences, or practical tools.
Accepted formats: images, videos/films (via link), PDFs, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations.
Include a brief description (2–3 lines) with each submission so members can quickly understand the resource and its relevance.
Upload a thumbnail image, or select one from our repository, that best represents the resource.

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Guidelines

August 04, 2026

Prevalence of Abuse during Childbirth in an Urbanized Village of Delhi: A Mixed-Method Study

Uploaded by Amaira

A mixed-method study in East Delhi, India highlights how abuse is often normalized within the community and the urgent need for Respectful Maternity Care.

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Research Paper

August 13, 2026

Free From Harm: A Trauma-Informed Resource for Maternity Care Workers

Uploaded by Amaira

A new mixed-methods study from Rajasthan’s Thar Desert district highlights persistent gaps in respectful maternity care (RMC) in public health facilities. While most women reported protection from physical harm and discrimination, informed consent, choice, and information-sharing remained limited, underscoring the need for stronger accountability and woman-centred maternity care.

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Research Paper

August 05, 2026

The Right to Birth Companionship — ICM Position Statement

Uploaded by Amaira

ICM affirms every woman's right to a birth companion of choice throughout labour, birth, and postnatal care, in all settings and modes of birth. Urges policymakers, facilities, and midwives to end non-evidence-based restrictions and enshrine this right.

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