April 19, 2026

Patrizia Quattrocchi takes part in a university event in Bari on obstetric violence and interdisciplinary dialogue

Professor Patrizia Quattrocchi, of the University of Udine and Scientific Coordinator of the European project IPOV – International Platform on Obstetric Violence & Respectful Care, took part on 15 April 2026 in a university event held at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, in the Aula Aldo Moro of Palazzo Del Prete, focused on obstetric violence. The activity appeared in the university programme Lezioni di Pace and was led by Angela Patrizia Tavani.
November 28, 2025

Psycho-Neuro-Endocrine Immunology (PNEI) of Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum

Understanding the psycho-neuro-endocrine phenomena of birth to prevent the use of the 'Force Paradigm' in childbirth care.
October 22, 2025

IPOV fosters dialogue on mental health and obstetric violence at the First Latin American Congress on Perinatal Mental Health

As part of the First Latin American Congress on Perinatal Mental Health, held from 15–18 October 2025 in Viña del Mar, Chile, the symposium “Mental Health and Obstetric Violence: From First-Person Experiences to Integral Interventions” was coordinated by two members of the IPOV – Respectful Care project: Dr. Carolina Farías (University of the Republic, Uruguay) and Dr. María Fernanda González (National University of Entre Ríos, Argentina).
September 16, 2025

Sostener: A Rights-Based Digital Companion for Mothers and Families

During her stay in Spain, Dr. Fernanda González (National University of Entre Ríos—UNER, Argentina) joined a radio program hosted by Spain’s National University of Distance Education (UNED). In conversation with Dr. Laura Quintanilla (Faculty of Psychology, UNED), they explored matrescence—the transition to motherhood—and its deep personal, social, and community implications.
May 16, 2025

Diana Lopes Reflects on Obstetric Violence and Interdisciplinary Care

Diana Lopes is a physiotherapist specialising in women’s health and pelvic health, currently undertaking a secondment in Argentina as part of the IPOV-RESPECTFULCARE project.
March 3, 2025

The IPOV Project takes the stage at the International Congress of the Spanish Society of Microbiota (SEMIPYP)

Obstetric Violence and Maternal-Infant Microbiota at the 2025 SEMiPyP Congress We are pleased to share that Serena Brigidi presented the IPOV Project (International Platform on Obstetric […]
February 26, 2025

The Institutionalization of Physical and Verbal Abuse in Obstetric Violence: A Presentation by Patrizia Quattrocchi

On January 27-28, 2025, our researcher Patrizia Quattrocchi presented her work on "The Institutionalization of Physical and Verbal Abuse in Obstetric Violence" at the Laboratorio Atelier Giurilinguistico. This event was part of the interdisciplinary project "Rights and Prejudices: Linguistic and Legal Implications of Gender Discourses in Judicial Contexts (GenDJus)," funded by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and the European Union
December 15, 2024

Celebrating 30 Years of Sexual and Reproductive Rights: ICPD & Beijing

Commemorating 30 Years of Sexual and Reproductive Rights. Explore the highlights of the ICPD+30 event, where experts discussed progress, challenges, and neglected areas in advancing sexual and reproductive health, including obstetric violence, gender equality, and LGBTQ+ reproductive justice.
April 28, 2024

Tackling Obstetric Violence: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

This conference will provide a snapshot of the new and emerging research into obstetric violence. Consisting of some of the most prolific as well as newly emerging academic talent from within the field, we invite you to join us for a day of discussion.