"Evidence-based Maternity Care: Can New Dogs Learn Old Tricks?" by Marilyn Curl

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Evidence-based Maternity Care: Can New Dogs Learn Old Tricks?

Journal of Perinatal Education (2012)

Marilyn Curl
Judith A. Lothian

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Abstract

In this article, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator describes her efforts to change the culture of birth in a community hospital in a small Midwestern town. Her experience highlights the challenges and the frustrations involved in creating change. The authors reflect on ways to enhance the success of change and advocacy strategies.

Keywords

culture of birth,
evidence-based maternity care,
planned change,
normal birth,
advocacy

Disciplines

Bioinformatics,
Medicine and Health Sciences,
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and
Nursing

Publication Date

December 31, 2012

DOI

10.1891/1058-1243.22.4.234

Citation Information

Marilyn Curl and Judith A. Lothian. "Evidence-based Maternity Care: Can New Dogs Learn Old Tricks?" Journal of Perinatal Education Vol. 22 Iss. 4 (2012) p. 234 - 240 ISSN: 1548-8519
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/judith-lothian/25/