The launch of the standardised record means women will hold onto their pregnancy record, information on labour and birth, a postnatal record and summary of maternity information. Lynn Masson, professional officer at the Royal College of Nursing Scotland, said the record would help women to feel more involved in their care. She added that pregnant women often saw a range of clinicians and that giving them the records would help to ensure professionals had access to the same information, particularly if...


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