Fostering Community: The Role of Local Groups in the Out-Of-Hospital Birth Movement
Stay updated with the latest news from The Movement! Membership Renewal Campaign: Our annual Membership Renewal Campaign kicks off this September! Click here to renew your membership and continue supporting informed choices and respect during the peripregnancy period. Roxanne Lorrain’s Departure: Roxanne Lorrain has been involved in the Movement as an activist and then a […]
How to Get Involved: Your First Steps in the Respected Childbirth Community
Are you passionate about advocating for respected, informed, and autonomous childbirth? The Movement for Autonomy in Childbirth is looking for new members like you! Whether you’re a prospective parent, an activist, or a professional, there are many ways to get involved and make a meaningful impact. Our story began two decades ago when a group […]
Why Your Voice Matters: The Power of Collective Advocacy
Your voice matters. When we unite as a community, we don’t just talk about change – we make it happen. The Movement thrives because each member’s voice is essential to our shared mission of advancing the rights of pregnant women and people in obstetrical and childbirth health care. Collective action has always been at the […]
News from August 2, 2024
New Website for Pregnancy Rights in Quebec We are excited to announce the launch of a new website, rightsandpregnancy.ca, dedicated to explaining the main rights related to pregnancy in Quebec. Created in collaboration with ASPQ, the Regroupement Naissances Respectées (RNR), and the Mouvement pour l’autonomie dans l’enfantement, this resource helps pregnant individuals learn about their […]
Home Birth 101: The Transformative Benefits
Giving birth is a transformative experience. More and more people are choosing home births to take control of their birthing process, empowering new life into the world. While there are misconceptions that home births can be riskier than hospital births, when done correctly, they are a safe practice that offers a range of medical, psychological, […]
The Little Hearts of Our Big Mission
“The act of giving birth is, above all, an intimate and human act; every person should be able to give birth in a place where they feel safe and with the people they choose,” says Roxanne Lorrain, reflecting on her journey with the Movement for Autonomy in Childbirth. Roxanne has been a coordinator since September […]
