Place of birth: Can 'Maternity Matters' really deliver choice?

Edwards, A. (2008) Place of birth: Can 'Maternity Matters' really deliver choice? British Journal of Midwifery, 16 (12). pp. 771-775. ISSN 0969-4900

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Abstract

This article provides an overview of the literature regarding choice and how this impacts on the potential success of 'Maternity Matters', with particular focus on place of birth. The findings neither favour nor discourage the introduction of the latest government paper, but indicate the complexity of implementing choice. Choice is not straightforward and women are placed within a whirlpool of Influences from professionals, the institution and from those around them. There are a number of success stories and these should be used as examples of good practice but many trusts and individuals will need to think quickly and carefully about how they will Implement Maternity Matters, not least because of the tight deadline set.

Item Type: Article
Dates:
Date
Event
December 2008
Published
Subjects: CAH02 - subjects allied to medicine > CAH02-04 - nursing and midwifery > CAH02-04-01 - nursing (non-specific)
Divisions: Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences > College of Nursing and Midwifery
Depositing User: Yasser Nawaz
Date Deposited: 25 Feb 2017 15:19
Last Modified: 03 Mar 2022 15:38
URI: https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/2356

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