Hanvey L, Levitt C, Chance G
Leadersh Health Serv. 1996 Mar-Apr;5(2):16-20, 46.
A philosophy of family-centered maternity and newborn care requires that there be open communication between a woman, her family and health professionals; that the woman be able to choose people to support her, and have those people present during labour and birth; and that the mother and infant remain in close contact whenever possible following birth. Using data from a 1993 survey, the authors conclude that Canadian hospitals still have a long way to go before putting these ideals into practice.
以家庭为中心的孕产妇和新生儿护理理念要求女性及其家人与医护人员之间保持开放的沟通；女性能够选择支持自己的人，并让这些人在分娩过程中陪伴在旁；产后母婴应尽可能保持密切接触。根据1993年一项调查的数据，作者得出结论，加拿大医院在将这些理想付诸实践方面仍有很长的路要走。
