title: New Zealand's unique maternity system.
abstract: This discussion paper describes New Zealand's maternity system. It includes a brief background of the country and its history, key aspects of the legislative and funding contexts and the framework for the woman centred and midwife-led maternity system itself.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney, 88 Mallett St., Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia. celia.grigg@sydney.edu.au
authors.forename: Celia P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Grigg
authors.forename: Sally K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Tracy
mesh_terms: D003258:Consumer Behavior; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008880:Midwifery / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009520:New Zealand; D024802:Nurse's Role; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*