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.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 29, 2012
Accepted:
September 27,
2012
Received in revised form:
September 26,
2012
Received:
April 26,
2012
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© 2012 Australian College of Midwives. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
