Facilitators and barriers in the humanization of childbirth practice in Japan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Humanizing birth means considering women's values, beliefs, and feelings and respecting their dignity and autonomy during the birthing process. Reducing over-medicalized childbirths, empowering women and the use of evidence-base...

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Main Authors: Goulet Lise, Fraser William, Hatem Marie, Behruzi Roxana, Ii Masako, Misago Chizuru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/10/25