My Body Back initiative - maternity clinic to help rape survivors in UK

Q.  Recently an Indian origin woman opened maternity clinic to help rape survivors in UK. The programme is called
- Published on 02 Aug 16

a. My Body My Choice
b. My Body My Life
c. My Body Back
d. My Body

ANSWER: My Body Back
 
  • A ground breaking maternity clinic dedicated to helping rape survivors through pregnancy opened in London.
  • The centre at the Royal London Hospital is the world’s first maternity clinic specifically for rape survivors.
  • It is started by Pavan Amara, an Indian origin woman. The initiative is My Body Back.
  • The new clinic is currently only open to U.K. citizens but Ms. Amara said she planned to set up a Skype service after receiving an overwhelming global response.
  • The new clinic will provide extra antenatal support with specially-trained midwives, psychologists and paediatricians.
  • The clinic will also provide antenatal classes and breastfeeding advice, which has been altered for women who have experienced sexual attacks, and offer specialist gynaecological examinations and mental health support after labour.

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