The quality of childbirth in the light of research the new guidelines of the World Health Organization and Polish perinatal care standards.

Abstract

The quality of birth is assessed by means of a comprehensive approach to the process of coming in to the world, taking into account the perspective of the mother and the child and the influence of labour on their future health and life. According to the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the delivery of every child should be consistent with the mother's personal and socio-cultural beliefs and should meet her expectations as to the care provided.