Mary Nolan, Professor of Perinatal Education at Worcester University, discusses the Better births review
and the importance of the quality of the relationship. She highlights that Better births point to relationships
that are important to the woman within her family. She discusses the importance of family-inclusive
health care during the course of pregnancy, presenting research where globally women require family
support to access healthcare. She points to the need to nurture the relationships around
her newborn baby as they will influence future development. Mary highlights the importance of
respectful maternity care which involves the families and in the Universal Declaration of human rights.
Mary Nolan, Professor of Perinatal Education at Worcester University
