Table 3 Aggregated suggestions for improving the maternity care pathway as collaboratively provided by midwives and health visitors
Pregnancy | Labour/birth | Postnatal |
|---|---|---|
• Midwife-health visitor combined session/appointment | •Information sharing between midwives and health visitors | •Increased postnatal support |
◦ Content: Introduction session, guidance regarding what is to come, opportunity to ask questions | ◦Ensure that information shared is consistent or accurate | ◦Make appropriate referrals |
◦ Format: Group or combined midwife-health visitor appointment | ◦Obtain consent in a respectful way | ◦Increase mental health, and breastfeeding support |
◦ Where: Group sessions could be at Children’s Centres | ||
◦When: Towards end/second half of pregnancy |