Foreign women, with or without a permit of stay, have the right to access the Ambulatory Care Service & Family Planning Clinic (called "Consultorio") closest to where you live. You can take an appointment (in person or by phone) and go to the Ambulatory Care Service. The obstetrician and gynecoogist on duty at the Ambulatory Care Service will assist you during your pregnancy and will provide you with information on: what to do in the months preceding birth, what body signals pay attention to, what exams are needed and when, what are pregnancy rights in the workplace, how important is to choose a pediatrician after giving birth. Read more: Ambulatory Care Service & Family Planning Clinic (Consultorio) Where to go? Maps Pregnat women can also receive free medical assistance at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the hospital, after taking an appointment for visits and check-ups at the Centralized Appointment Center (called "CUP"). |
Pregnant women can also receive free medical assistance at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the hospital, after taking an appointment for visits and check-ups at the Centralized Appointment Center (CUP). Where? Go to the nearest Ambulatory Care Service: Maps |
Perhaps you do not know this: According to law, if you want to complete your pregnancy, you have the right to give birth anonymously at a public hospital, in safety and privacy. |
According to law, if you want to complete your pregnancy, you have the right to give birth anonymously at a public hospital, in safety and privacy. You can give up your parental rights and give your baby up for adoption. Your baby will live and be taken care of. You only need to tell your decision to social services, to the staff of the Ambulatory Care Service or the hospital where you want to give birth. According to law, if you feel threatened and unsafe, or are afraid of someone, you have the right to be protected during pregnancy and after giving birth in a safe house, away from danger. You only need to contact Umbria's Center for Equal Opportunities (Tel: 800861126) or the Center Against Violence Against Women (Tel: 1522). |