While the term “obstetric violence” is contentious and not universally accepted by healthcare professionals, the visibility of cases where women claim to have experienced violations of their rights by healthcare providers is increasing, both during pregnancy and childbirth.

The project aims to establish a legal argument that ensures the autonomy of pregnant women. The project involves two key aspects: re-examining the perception of pregnant women as patients and clarifying the status of the foetus in a medical context. The overarching goal of this work is to reassess the liability of professionals in perinatal contexts, ensuring that any potential harm to the well-being of the foetus does not result in non-consensual interventions in pregnant women.