www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/11/11/lege-initiata-de-sena

A new law in Romania allows pregnant women to have a chosen companion during labor and childbirth, ensuring privacy and the newborn's presence with the mother. This legislation, initiated by Senator Ruxandra Cibu Deaconu, was promulgated on November 11 and applies to all maternity hospitals, including those in Sibiu. It aims to protect women's dignity and privacy throughout pregnancy and childbirth, addressing issues of obstetric violence. Hospitals must facilitate immediate contact between mother and baby, with separation only for justified medical reasons. The law was passed unanimously in Parliament, reflecting a significant change in maternity care.