Increased Support For Midwives
Associate Minister of Health New measures to help bolster the midwifery workforce as they care for the next generation of New Zealanders, have been announced today by Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall. “New Zealand’s midwives are committed to the wellbeing of women and whānau, but they’re facing significant challenges. The DHB midwifery workforce has been shrinking, while demand for their services and expertise is increasing,” Ayesha Verrall said. “In order to support them, clinical coaches will stand shoulder to shoulder with midwives on the maternity wards, as they c...
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