A new strategy has been unveiled aimed at improving the quality of care for women and babies in Caerphilly and the Rhymney Valley during pregnancy and childbirth.
Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert (pictured) said the Welsh Government’s plans for maternity services would ensure standards continue to improve for women and their new-born babies.
Health Minister Lesley Griffiths highlighted three key priorities for NHS Wales to focus on:
- Organising maternity care to meet the needs of women and their babies;
- Protecting and improving the health and well-being of mothers and their babies
- Ensuring pregnancy and childbirth is a safe, fulfilling, life-enhancing experience.
Jeff Cuthbert said: “Our nurses and midwives do a fantastic job at looking after our women and babies in Caerphilly and the Rhymney Valley.
“This new strategy is not just about improving the actual birth of a baby but to enhance before and aftercare. We are looking to extend maternity care beyond the health service into social services, the third sector and schools as well as promote consistent healthy living.”
