Advocacy and Women-centred care

What is women-centred care?

• Care that focuses on the medical needs of the baby

• Care that centres around the preferences and needs of the healthcare providers

• Care that prioritizes the preferences, needs, and values of the pregnant woman

• Care that only addresses physical health concerns

Which of the following is NOT a principle of women-centred care?

• Respect and dignity

• Effective communication

• Individualised care

• Standardised treatment for all patients

What is the role of advocacy in maternity care?

• Advocacy plays a crucial role in ensuring that pregnant individuals receive respectful, informed, and equitable care.
• Advocacy has no impact on the quality of care received during pregnancy.
• Advocacy in maternity care is only about promoting home births.
• Advocacy is primarily focused on financial support for maternity care.

How can midwives contribute to women-centred care?

• Midwives focus solely on medical procedures.
• Midwives discourage women's input in care decisions.
• Midwives enhance women-centred care through personalised support, open communication, and respect for women's choices.

• Midwives follow a strict, one-size-fits-all approach.

What is the importance of effective communication in women-centred care?

• It ensures healthcare providers can control the situation

• It helps to build trust and understanding between the pregnant woman and her healthcare team

• It allows healthcare providers to give orders without explanation

• It reduces the need for patient input

Which of the following is a key aspects of advocacy in maternity care?

• Suppressing the voices of pregnant women

• Providing evidence based information and support to help women make informed choices

• Promoting the interests of healthcare providers over patients

• Limiting the involvement of family members in the care process

What is a common barrier to achieving women-centred care in maternity services?

• Lack of adequate training for healthcare providers
• Availability of advanced medical technology
• High patient satisfaction rates
• Insufficient funding for maternity services

In the context of women-centred care, what does "shared decision-making" mean?

• A method for patients to choose their own healthcare providers.
• A collaborative process between Midwives, Obstetricians and women to make informed treatment decisions.

• A process where healthcare providers make all decisions for the patient.
• A technique for patients to avoid discussing their treatment options.