Early Child Development Collection

Closing the gap': How maternity services can contribute to reducing poor maternal infant health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women

2010

Kildea, S., Kruske, S., Barclay, L., & Tracy, S.

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This article discusses the lack of care for pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in remote areas of Australia, the relocation of women for birth, and subsequent poor outcomes. The authors argue that increased use of midwives within a collaborative team would address the social, emotional and cultural health needs of these pregnant women and provide them with comprehensive quality care closer to home.

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Closing the gap': How maternity services can contribute to reducing poor maternal infant health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

Kildea, S., Kruske, S., Barclay, L., & Tracy, S. (2010). 'Closing the gap': How maternity services can contribute to reducing poor maternal infant health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Rural and Remote Health, 10, 1383.

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