General ­Recommendation Provisions related to Reproductive Rights Paragraph 25 deals with women with disabilities: “Women with disabilities, of all ages, often have diffi culty with physical access to health services. Women with mental disabilities are p ­ articularly vulnerable, while there is limited understanding, in general, of the broad range of risks to mental health to which women are ­disproportionately susceptible as a result of gender discrimination, violence, poverty, armed confl ict, dislocation and other forms of social deprivation. States parties should take appropriate ­measures to ensure that health services are sensitive to the needs of women with disabilities and are respectful of their human rights and dignity.” Paragraphs 26-27 concern pregnancy, childbirth and the post-natal period, with the Committee stating that, “Reports should also include what measures States parties have taken to ensure women appropriate services in connection with pregnancy, confi nement and the post-natal period. Information on the rates at which these measures have reduced maternal mortality and morbidity in their countries, in general, and in vulnerable groups, regions and communities, in particular, should also be included. States parties should include in their reports how they supply free services where necessary to ensure safe pregnancies, childbirth and post-partum periods for women. Many women are at risk of death or disability from pregnancy-related causes because they lack the funds to obtain or access the necessary services, which include ­antenatal, maternity and post-natal services. The Committee notes that it is the duty of States parties to ensure women’s right to safe motherhood and emergency obstetric services and they should ­allocate to these services the maximum extent of available resources.” 146