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Mercedes Bonet

Researcher at World Health Organization

Publications -  59
Citations -  4025

Mercedes Bonet is an academic researcher from World Health Organization. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Childbirth. The author has an hindex of 18, co-authored 42 publications receiving 1521 citations. Previous affiliations of Mercedes Bonet include World Bank.

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The global epidemiology of preterm birth

TL;DR: An overview of current knowledge (and limitations) on the global epidemiology of preterm birth, particularly around howPreterm birth is defined, measured, and classified, and what is known regarding its risk factors, causes, and outcomes is provided.
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What matters to women during childbirth: A systematic qualitative review.

TL;DR: Maternity care should be designed to fulfil or exceed womens’ personal and socio-cultural beliefs and expectations, and most healthy childbearing women want a positive birth experience.
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WHO model of intrapartum care for a positive childbirth experience: transforming care of women and babies for improved health and wellbeing.

TL;DR: Through research and development of norms and standards, the World Health Organization is supporting this global agenda by outlining a vision for high quality care for all pregnant women and their newborns, throughout pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal periods.