What should we be doing next?
Page Last updated 13-01-2009
- Increase breast feeding rates
- 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
- Increase the range of settings in which antenatal and post natal services are provided, including Childrens Centres
- Increase availability of choice of birth setting (home, midwife led units and medical led units)
- Ensure the skills and capacity of the workforce are developed to meet the needs of an integrated maternity service.