Proiect inițiat de Ruxandra Cibu Deaconu, adoptat de Parlament: femeile vor putea avea un însoțitor la naștere

The Romanian Parliament has approved a project initiated by USR senator Ruxandra Cibu Deaconu, granting new rights to pregnant women during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Key provisions include the right to a chosen companion and the obligation for healthcare facilities to ensure dignity and privacy. The law modifies the Patient Rights Act, affecting both public and private maternity units. It emphasizes the mother-newborn relationship, stating that newborns should not be separated from their mothers unless medically justified. The law awaits presidential promulgation to take effect.