Supportive and Dignified Maternity Care in Public Health Facilities

SDMC is a theory-driven, inclusive service-delivery package which will be developed using the principles of the human-centred design approach. The model will include capacity-building of maternity teams, and the improvement of governance and accountability mechanisms within public health facilities to ensure that all women are treated with compassion and dignity, while also catering for their diverse needs, including disabilities and common mental health conditions. The integration of psychosocial support in routine maternity care will be a unique feature of the intervention package, a principal aim of which is to address the psychological needs of birthing women and their companions.