Kitzinger, Sheila

Sheila Kitzinger was a prominent British birth expert and advocate known for her work on maternity rights, childbirth education, and maternal health. She emphasized the importance of informed choice and respectful, woman-centered care during pregnancy and childbirth. Kitzinger challenged routine medicalized approaches, promoting a more natural, empowering experience for women. Her contributions helped shape modern perspectives on respectful maternity care and informed consent, advocating for women to have more involvement and control over their birth experiences. Her work continues to influence practices ensuring supportive, evidence-based, and humanized maternity services.