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What should we be doing next?

Page Last updated 13-01-2009

Supporting info.

  1. Increase breast feeding rates
  2. Improve the identification of those with increased risk of poorer outcomes through the development of screening programmes and ensure the earliest possible entry into appropriate pathways of care
  3. Increase the range of settings in which antenatal and post natal services are provided, including Childrens Centres
  4. Increase availability of choice of birth setting (home, midwife led units and medical led units)
  5. Ensure the skills and capacity of the workforce are developed to meet the needs of an integrated maternity service.