Maternal Healthcare for Women with Disabilities in Nepal Access and Quality

Women with disabilities’ right to maternal healthcare is the same as that of women without disabilities. However, in low-income countries such as Nepal, their access and quality of healthcare are often limited, despite national and international guidelines. Additionally, the multiple discrimination they face from their disability and their gender impact their experiences, which increases their risk of neglect, non-consensual care, and obstetric violence. This research project aims to identify barriers to access and quality of maternal healthcare for disabled women in Kathmandu. Identifying these barriers reveals gaps in policy implementation and available healthcare services. This allows policy recommendations and interventions to be made to improve maternal healthcare access and quality for these women.