Counseling, informed consent, and debriefing (CCD) are crucial for respectful maternity care (RMC) and medical ethics. Despite the prevalence of cesarean sections worldwide, ensuring RMC remains vital, especially in surgical maternity care. The MOMENTUM Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetrics project explored CCD attitudes, preferences, and practices in emergency and non-emergency obstetric care through a mixed methods study in four health facilities across Ebonyi and Sokoto States, Nigeria, from November 2022 to March 2023. This fact sheet summarizes key findings and recommendations.