Reproductive (In)justice and Maternal Health Care: From Rede Cegonha to Rede Alyne

Gender and race are key determinants of access to healthcare. Reducing maternal mortality has been a persistent challenge in Brazil. Based on documentary analysis and the concept of reproductive justice, this article examines the proposals of Rede Cegonha, Rede de Atenção Materno-Infantil, and Rede Alyne, established since 2011 to improve care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The study aims to highlight the relevance of reproductive justice as a criterion for women’s health policy design, introduce a specific tool for policy evaluation, and apply it to assess how these networks have integrated social determinants of health and their intersections into their frameworks.