A Framework for maternity services in Scotland

February 2001

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Part 1 (1.2Mb): Contents; Foreword; Principles; Introduction; The Scottish Picture; Setting the Context.
Part 2 (1.9Mb): The Framework; Bibliography; Glossary.
Part 3 (703k): Appendices.

Ministerial foreword Principles Introduction Purpose and scope of the Framework Remit of the reference group and sub-groups Consultation with women and professionals The Scottish picture Geography Population projections A modern 21st century maternity service Setting the context Philosophy of care Care providers The Framework Pre-conception and very early pregnancy Pregnancy Childbirth Postnatal and parenthood Service organisation and provision Risk assessment and management Information and communication Making the framework a reality Laying the foundations Implementation strategy Bibliography Glossary Appendices Appendix 1 Membership of the steering group, reference group and sub-groups Appendix 2 Public and professional consultation Appendix 3 Statistical data Appendix 4 Estimating future numbers of births in Scotland Appendix 5 Criteria for consideration when planning antenatal care Appendix 6 Principles of workforce planning Appendix 7 Information from the Scottish Ambulance Service