Transforming prenatal care: reflections on the past and present with implications for the future.
The current model for delivery of prenatal care was developed more than 100 years ago. Evidence suggests that this model is no longer appropriate for meeting national health objectives or for meeting the needs of a diverse population of pregnant women. This article provides a historical overview of prenatal care; describes the current system for care delivery and problems associated with it; and suggests strategies for transforming care into an effective, comprehensive model.
Maloni
J A
JA
School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53792, USA.
Cheng
C Y
CY
Liebl
C P
CP
Maier
J S
JS
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