Facilitators and barriers in the humanization of childbirth practice in Japan

• Main Authors: Goulet Lise (Author), Fraser William (Author), Hatem Marie (Author), Behruzi Roxana (Author), Ii Masako (Author), Misago Chizuru (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...