Bold Move to Transform Maternity Services in NSW

Published on March 20, 2024

Families in New South Wales (NSW) are set to benefit from a new initiative to improve pregnancy care, with a focus on better access to specialised maternity services, including more staff and regular care. Health Minister Ryan Park announced that the new Pregnancy Connect initiative, which will receive an ongoing annual investment of $6.19 million ($US4 million), will particularly benefit women in regional and rural NSW. Recruitment for 12 full-time midwives and eight full-time obstetricians is underway to provide advice to regional and rural maternity clinicians and reduce staff isolation. High-risk pregnant women will also receive early and regular antenatal care, including virtual services and safe transfers....

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