title: Do birthplans empower women? A study of their views.
abstract: The birthplans has become a common practice in many maternity units to improve continuity of care and enable women to gain control over the experience of childbirth. In this study, semi-structured interviews were employed to explore the perception of empowerment from the women's point of view. Next week, the author highlights the midwives' experience of using birthplans.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Too
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009035:Mothers / Q000193:education*; D009721:Nurse Midwives; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D011209:Power, Psychological; D011247:Pregnancy