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The gradual shift in paradigm of maternity care from a paternalistic medical model of care to a more humanistic approach encourages active client participation and partnership in care, advocating the rights to information and informed choices. This consumer-led philosophy of maternity care focuses on choice, control and continuity of care, with emphasis on the need for health professionals to provide flexible and responsive services.
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Sooi-Ken Too (1996) studied this question.