A Refreshed Framework for Maternity Care in Scotland: The Maternity Services Action Group

DescriptionThe Framework outlines the principles which govern maternity services from pre-conception, through pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal care and into parenthood in Scotland.
ISBN
Official Print Publication Date
Website Publication DateFebruary 14, 2011

Listen

ISBN 978 0 7559 9886 9
DPPAS 11078

This document is also available in pdf format (938k)

Contents

Ministerial Foreword

Executive Summary

1. Introduction

2. Improving health and reducing health inequalities-the unique role of maternity care services

3. Policy context

4. Policy and evidence into practice

5. Where are we now?
Quality Indicators and Outcomes
Overarching principles
Service Descriptors-
Preconception, Early Pregnancy and Antenatal care
Labour and Birth
Postnatal care

Glossary

Appendix 1: Membership of Writing group and MSAG

Page updated: Friday, February 11, 2011