NHS: Targeted and enhanced midwifery-led continuity of carer

Summary

The government’s ambition is, by 2025, to halve rates of stillbirths, neonatal and maternal deaths and brain injuries occurring during or soon after birth and to reduce preterm births from 8% to 6% (DHSC 2017). In order to achieve the government’s ambition and reduce health inequalities, it is important to target those groups in the population most at risk.

This NHS resource outlines evidence-based interventions and approaches for addressing and reducing health inequalities in maternity care.