The Mom, queen of your and your baby's health! You have the power to make decisions that protect both of you.

RIGHT: You have the right to change your mind.

The Dad, your partner in care and support! Your choices about your family matter and deserve respect.

RIGHT: You have the right to your choices about your family respected, such as whether you have a spouse or partner, what your spouse’s or partner’s gender is, how many children you have, or if you have chosen to place a baby for adoption.

Mom's Milk, liquid gold for your baby! Get the guidance you need to feed your baby safely and confidently.

RIGHT: You have the right to receive complete information about the benefits and risks of breastfeeding well in advance of labor.

Your Birth Plan, your roadmap for labor! Have your choices heard and respected for a safe, empowering birth.

RIGHT: You have the right to choose who you want present during your exams, delivery, and other procedures, and have this decision respected.

The Doula or Midwife, your trusted guide! Receive care that respects your culture and your wishes.

RIGHT: You have the right to choose a midwife, doula, or a physician as your maternity care provider.

The Baby Bottle, ready and safe! Feed your baby the way you choose with support every step of the way.

RIGHT: You have the right to choose how to feed your baby – whether with breastfeeding/chest feeding, formula, or a combination of both – and receive the help you need to feed your baby.

Your Chosen Place, where you feel safe! Decide where you want to bring your baby into the world.

RIGHT: You have the right to choose your birth setting from the full range of safe options available in your community (such as a hospital, birth center, or home) based on complete, objective information about benefits, risks, and costs of these options.

Your Preferred Language is your right! Receive information and care in a language you can understand.

RIGHT: You have the right to receive information in a language in which you can communicate.

Dignified Respect surrounds you! Be treated with courtesy and honor at every step.

RIGHT: You have the right to courteous staff who introduce themselves when they enter the room.

Your Support Network keeps you strong! Count on family, friends, and trained birth support workers throughout pregnancy and birth.

RIGHT: You have the right to support during your labor and birth – from a family member, partner, and/or birth support worker such as a doula (a trained professional who provides information and support before, during, and shortly after childbirth).

Your Rights Card is in your hands! Know your rights and take charge—advocate for yourself and your baby.

RIGHT: You have the right to maternal healthcare facilities ensuring that you understand your rights as a birthing person and family.

Your Epidural Choice is yours! Decide freely about pain relief with clear information.

RIGHT: You have the right to decide whether or not to get an epidural.

A mom's Mental Health matters! Receive emotional and social support throughout pregnancy and birth.

RIGHT: You have the right to receive continuous social, emotional, and physical support during labor and birth from a caregiver who has been trained in labor and support.

Inner Calm is your secret strength! Protect your peace and leave care that isn’t right for you.

RIGHT: You have the right to receive the care you deserve and leave if you are not receiving good care.

Change in Staff keeps you informed! Know who is caring for you and stay in control of who is in the room.

RIGHT: You have the right to decide who you do not want in the room, including staff members, during exams and procedures, and have this decision respected.

Respected Pain Relief is your right! Get full information to make decisions about pain management during labor.

RIGHT: You have the right to receive full advance information about risks and benefits of reasonably available methods for relieving pain during labor and birth, including methods that do not require the use of drugs.

Conscious Nutrition supports your baby’s health! Make feeding choices that match your values and wishes.

RIGHT: You have the right to have your baby not receive any bottle feeding or pacifiers if that is against your wishes.

1. Breastfeeding in Public is a point of pride! Feed your baby whenever and wherever needed.
2. RIGHT: You have the right to breastfeed your baby at any time, day or night.

Maternal Warning Signs give you notice! Pay attention and reach out when something feels off.

RIGHT: You have the right to reach your prenatal provider during your pregnancy if you have concerns that cannot wait until your next scheduled visit.

WIC Benefits give your family support! Access nutrition and breastfeeding guidance for you and your baby.

RIGHT: You have the right to access to skilled lactation support for as long as you choose to breastfeed, governed by Texas Government Code, Chapter 619.

Lead Poisoning Prevention is your shield! Protect your family from hidden dangers.

RIGHT: You have the right to have all personal information treated according to standards of confidentiality.

The Healthy Community connects and strengthens you! Stay informed and supported where you give birth.

RIGHT: You have the right to information on the policies and practices of the place where you choose to give birth.

Complete Care covers you fully! Get skilled support for both normal and complicated childbearing. 

RIGHT: You have the right to caregivers skilled in normal childbearing and caregivers skilled in complications, who are needed to ensure quality care for all.

Healthy Relationships strengthen your journey! Know who is involved and their qualifications.

RIGHT: You have the right to information about the professional identity and qualifications of those involved in your care, and to know when those involved are trainees.

The Lactation Consultant guides you! Receive expert support every step of the way.

RIGHT: You have the right to get help from someone who is trained in breastfeeding.

Equity ensures fairness for everyone! Stand strong and be treated with dignity.

RIGHT: You have the right to fair treatment regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, HIV status, immigration status, income level, or form of insurance.

Maternal and Child Health Line brings you connection! Access guidance and support whenever you need it.

RIGHT: You have the right to communicate with caregivers and receive all care in privacy, which may involve excluding non-essential personnel.

The Baby Car Seat, your baby’s travel protector! Safety first on every ride.

RIGHT: You have the right to have all your questions answered.

Family Planning shapes your future! Make informed choices about your care and your baby’s care.

RIGHT: You have the right to make health care choices, such as which medical procedures you will and will not allow to be performed on you, based on your values, religion, and beliefs.

The Vaccine, your health shield! Stay protected and confident in your health choices.

RIGHT: You have the right to information about the potential effects of administered drugs or procedures to you and/or your unborn child.

Preventive Care, your well-being in action! Know the benefits, risks, and costs of all procedures, tests, and treatments.

RIGHT: You have the right to full and clear information about the benefits, risks, and costs of any procedure, drug, test, or treatment.

Postpartum Care, your recovery companion! Receive the attention and support you need to heal and thrive.

RIGHT: You have the right to timely attention to your needs, including taking your pain level seriously, for your entire stay at a hospital or birthing center, or during the birthing experience at your home.

Safe Lactation Space, your feeding heaven! Breastfeed or pump in comfort, privacy, and safety wherever you need.

Skin-to-Skin Contact, your first embrace! Bond with your baby immediately after birth for warmth and comfort.

RIGHT: You have the right to hold your baby immediately after birth (also known as skin-to-skin), even if you have had a c-section.

Second Opinion, your peace of mind! Know that you can switch to another provider if you are unsure about your care.

RIGHT: You have the right to leave your maternity caregiver and select another if you become dissatisfied with your care.

Peaceful Space, your quiet corner! Enjoy uninterrupted, meaningful time with your newborn.

RIGHT: You have the right to virtually uninterrupted contact with your newborn from the moment of birth, as long as you and your baby are healthy and do not need care that requires separation.

Your Voice Matters, your power in action! Accept or refuse care and have your choices respected.

RIGHT: You have the right to accept or refuse procedures, drugs, tests, and treatments, and have your choices honored.

Medical Record, your health journal documented! Access all your pregnancy and birth information whenever you need.

RIGHT: You have the right to unrestricted access to all available records about your pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum course, and infant; to obtain a full copy of these records; and to receive help in understanding them, if necessary.

Medical Record, your health journal documented! Access all your pregnancy and birth information whenever you need.

RIGHT: You have the right to unrestricted access to all available records about your pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum course, and infant; to obtain a full copy of these records; and to receive help in understanding them, if necessary.

Freedom of Movement, your body, your choice! Move freely during labor and choose positions that feel best.

RIGHT: You have the right to freedom of movement during labor, including walking the floor or choosing different birthing positions.

Filing a Complaint, your voice is heard! Speak up and know how to raise concerns if your care doesn’t feel right.

RIGHT: You have the right to information on how to file a formal complaint about concerns related to the care you have received.

Home Visit, support on your doorstep! Decide when to go home and get one-on-one help in your own space.

RIGHT: You have the right to decide collaboratively with caregivers when you and your baby will leave the birth site for home, based on your conditions and circumstances.

Emergency Preparedness, ready for anything! Keep a go bag ready and stay prepared for delivery and to protect your baby and family from disasters.

RIGHT: You have the right to understand other options, including what will happen if you don’t choose any of the provided options.

Prenatal Care, our guide to informed choices! Navigate every step of pregnancy with confidence and clarity.

RIGHT: You have the right to full and clear information about the benefits, risks, and costs of any procedure, drug, test, or treatment.

Prenatal Class, your learning space! Prepare for childbirth and feeding your baby with the right resources.

RIGHT: You have the right to resources to prepare for childbirth and feeding your baby, such as childbirth education classes and nursing counselors.

Cultural and Religious Respect, honor your roots! Receive maternity care that honors your beliefs and traditions.

RIGHT: You have the right to receive maternity care that is appropriate to your cultural and religious background.

Healthy Start, your baby’s first choice! Be with your little one and guide where they begin their journey.

RIGHT: You have the right to make choices about the care of your baby, such as whether or not to be with your baby for their medical tests and procedures (unless there is a medical reason not to) and where your baby stays (in the same room with you or in the nursery).

Support for Loss, you are not alone! Receive comfort, guidance, and care for you and your family during life’s hardest moments.

RIGHT: You have the right to receive information, counseling, and support services for you and your family if you experience a miscarriage, stillbirth, or loss of an infant.

Freedom from Coercion, your choices matter! Make decisions without pressure or fear.

RIGHT: You have the right to not be threatened into choosing certain options.

Disability Access, care for everyone! Ensure your needs are met and accommodated.

RIGHT: You have the right to disability accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Disability Access, care for everyone! Ensure your needs are met and accommodated.

RIGHT: You have the right to disability accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Family Bond, together from the first heartbeat! Have your baby and family by your side all day and night.

RIGHT: You have the right to have your baby in your room with you 24 hours a day.

Healthy Partnership, care that knows you! Receive care from caregivers who know you and your journey.

RIGHT: You have the right to receive all or most of your maternity care from a single caregiver or a small group of caregivers with whom you can establish a relationship.