Maternal health services in cuba - a biopolitical strategy for disciplining pregnant women’ bodies

Abstract

Maternal and child health is a healthcare priority in Cuba. This article analyzes the provision of maternal health services in Cuba’s Hogares Maternos (maternity homes), where mothers are admitted in cases of high-risk pregnancy or complications. We problematize the docilization and disciplining of pregnant women, while at the same time recognizing that this process as a powerful strategy for preserving life in Cuba.