A phenomenological study investigating women's experience of written birth plans in childbirth

Part One: Literature Review - Background: The birth plan was introduced as a means of addressing the medicalisation of childbirth. However there is evidence of conflict existing between patient and caregiver regarding its use. Additionally research has begun to reveal the potential adverse effects o...

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Main Author: Cox, Gemma
Other Authors: Robertson, Noelle
Published: University of Leicester 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.593665