

Functions within a system that incorporates ongoing evaluation.Recognizes that discrimination against vulnerable families occurs.Recognizes the impact of racism on health and health care.Respects the diversity of people's lives and experiences.Cares for the psychological needs of women and their families.Encourages early parent–infant attachment as this is critical for newborn and child development and the growth of healthy families.Recommends and enables care as close to home as possible.Family-centred maternity and newborn care (FCMNC): Care is organized in such a way that it responds to the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the woman, the newborn, and the family.Ĭare begins with attitudes and practices that value and respect women and trans or non-binary people, children, and families, and focuses on the many environments influencing the family, including the social, psychological, spiritual, and physical environments. These principles state that pregnancy and birth are normal, healthy life events and family support, participation, and informed decision-making are central to all care. The guiding principles of family-centred maternity and newborn care (FCMNC) provide the basis for national, provincial, regional, and local planning and organizing of maternal and newborn services. Halifax, Nova Scotia Carley Nicholson, RD, MPH Toronto, Ontario Reviewers David Hancock, MHI, BTech, CBET(c), CET Victoria, British Columbia Vicki Van Wagner RM, PhD Lead Evidence, Evaluation & Knowledge Translation Ottawa, Ontario Stephanie Redpath MBChB, FRCPCH (UK) Montreal, Quebec Louise Hanvey, RN, BN, MHA

Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Markham, Ontario Luisa Ciofani, RN, M.Sc.(A), IBCLC Patient Care Director, Childbirth & Children's Services Vancouver, British Columbia Contributing Authors Carol Cameron, RM, MAĮxecutive Director, Alongside Midwifery Unit 10.3 Health Care Provider ConsiderationsĮxpand all Collapse All Lead Writer Jude Kornelsen, PhDĪssociate Professor, Department of Family Practice,.10.2 Considerations for Hospital-based Care.9.1 The Importance of Continuous Quality Improvement.8.2 Supporting the Culture of Family-Centred Maternity and Newborn Care.Implementing the Guidelines: Facilitating Change 7.5 Metrics for Facility Design Evaluation.7.3 Hospital births: Prenatal, Antepartum, Birth, and Postpartum Facilities.7.2 Design Principles and Design Process.6.5 Neonatal Transport Policies and Procedures.6.4 Maternal Transport Policies and Procedures.6.3 Decision Making for Maternal Transport.6.2 Essential Components of a Regional Referral and Transport Program.6.1 Regionalization and Transport System Structure.2.3 Best Evidence and Clinical Practice Guidelines.2.2 Education for Health Care Providers.
