Recent changes in women’s health are focused on promoting health, decreasing mortality, decreasing stigma, and supporting persons AFAB in advocating for themselves to receive quality health care. Organizations such as the CDC and WHO have published recommendations and practice suggestions to guide health-care policy and address social determinants of health .

Nurses play an important role in decreasing the stigma of taboo topics by providing education and support. Nurses also encourage self-advocacy in health care by practicing shared decision making and informed consent.

maternal-fetal conflict — when maternal interests and fetal interests are incompatible. error of omission — treatment or an assessment by a nurse that is not performed. family-centered care — set of principles that guide health-care delivery according to the strengths and needs of the person, family, and community, promoting involvement of the family in informed…. risk management — identifying risk factors by analyzing processes and procedures and implementing programs to address risk and prevent patient harm.