Sir, – Equity in maternity care exists. There is no evidence that outcomes differ between public and private patients. What is at risk is choice ... Maternity care is different ... – Yours, etc,.LISADALY,READ MORE ... Rathfarnham, ... .
... record one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates ... The agency stressed that strengthening support for medical staff is essential to expanding life-saving maternal and neonatal services.
Photo. Getty Images. RNZDigital reporters. In addition to three free doctor visits a year, Labour is promising that, if elected, pregnant women will be eligible for free maternity scans ... .
Labour’s proposed policy package also includes funding dedicated to an additional 24 training places for public sector Sonographers – an essential move to address Sonographer shortages and enact this policy ....
“No one should have to skip a scan because they can’t afford it. Scans pick up issues early, help families prepare for birth, and save lives,” says Labour health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall ....