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Better Births With Consent is a three-hour workshop for healthcare professionals working with women and families during pregnancy, birth or postpartum. The topic of consent – and informed consent, a fundamental human right – is put under the microscope within the framework of Australia’s maternity care system.
This workshop gives maternity care providers the most up-to-date information on the laws and human rights that govern their practice, increases professional knowledge about consent, and aims to reduce birth trauma.
Better Births With Consent covers:
 Respectful maternity care
 The legal requirements of informed consent
 Shared decision making
 Caring for women who decline recommended maternity care
 Increasing women’s wellbeing and safety by reducing birth trauma and obstetric violence
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Bashi, Alecia and Heather combine to provide insight into how placing women and their human rights at the centre of their birth experience has long-lasting, positive effects for women, families and care providers.

Professional development for obstetricians, midwives and other maternity care
professionals. Better Births With Consent is must-have professional development for anyone working in maternity care – whether you’re an obstetrician, midwife or in medical leadership, this training will provide a new perspective on the care you provide; and women’s experiences of that care.

“I feel much better in supporting women in their choices…”

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"This is an excellent workshop fully underpinned by research.  I have recommended this workshop across 2 hospitals."

Inquiries: management@maternityconsumernetwork.org.au

L to R:
Dr Heather Matter
Perinatal Psychologist and midwife
Alecia Staines
Consumer representative
Maternity Consumer Network
Front: 
Bashi Hazard
Lawyer 
Human Rights in Childbirth