Table 5. Japanese Women's Perspectives on Family Physicians (FPs) in Maternity Care and Prenatal Group Visits
Comment about choosing the same FP for baby (n = 12)
    Sense of security from FP treating the whole family11 (55)
    Sense of security from continuity of care4 (20)
    Postpartum support from FP clinic on breastfeeding/newborn3 (15)
    FP convenience of “one-stop shopping”3 (15)
    Physicians and nurses speak Japanese3 (15)
    Concerns about FP's knowledge in specialized area*2 (10)
    Mother or accompanying child cannot be seen together without an appointment*1 (5)
Advantages of FP running group visit program
    Opportunity to get to know physician during sessions3 (15)
    FP can give advice on any questions that come up during sessions (baby or mom)2 (10)
    Support from physician and the nurses1 (5)
    Increase continuity1 (5)
  • Data are n (%).

  • * Negative comments.