Implementation consideration

• Initial management of haemorrhage and infection is also a signal function of basic emergency obstetric care (EmOC) and training and implementation can be integrated with EmOC services.

KEY HUMAN RIGHTS CONSIDERATIONS RELEVANT TO NON-LIFE-THREATENING COMPLICATIONS

• Regardless of whether abortion is legal, States are required to ensure access to postabortion care where it is needed.
• Post-abortion care must be available on a confidential basis, including in situations where abortion is illegal.
• Post-abortion care must be available without the threat of criminal prosecution or punitive measures. States must not require health workers to report persons suspected of undertaking unlawful abortion, or require them to provide any potentially incriminating information during or as a prerequisite to receiving post-abortion care.