In response to such changes we need a multifaceted, multi-agency approach based on strengthening individuals, families and communities, while at the same time improving the infrastructure and access to services. Midwives and midwifery services have a particular part to play in this. We could go a long way to achieving improvements in health and social outcomes by giving more people, particularly women and children, better life chances8. Midwives play a vital role as core professionals in the multidisciplinary maternity team, working with a range of colleagues including obstetricians, GPs, health visitors/public health practitioners and maternity support workers/maternity care assistants. The quality of care that women, babies and families receive during pregnancy, birth.
