Irene Bourquin, a long-time advocate for improved maternal care, champions a system prioritizing women’s education and informed decision-making during pregnancy and childbirth. For decades, she has argued that respectful and comprehensive education is essential for empowering expectant mothers. Bourquin’s work focuses on placing women at the heart of their own reproductive healthcare journey. Her approach emphasizes providing the necessary knowledge for women to make confident choices about their bodies and their babies’ births. This philosophy centers on shifting away from traditional, potentially disempowering medical models. Ultimately, she believes better education leads to better outcomes, and a more positive experience for all involved.