Some 1,400 mothers have, since April, benefited from a new community post-natal care project, the Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Chris Fearne, said today.

He said during a visit to a family that midwives had made 3,500 visits to over 1,400 mothers.

“Such midwifery services aim to bridge the gap between acute and community care and improve quality of care for post-natal mothers and their families”, Dr Fearne said . He also reiterated the importance of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of both mother and baby.

Through this new service mothers are offered a detailed assessment identifying the mother’s needs and her transition to parenthood.

Every mother receives three home visits, with the first visit carried out on the day after hospital discharge. During each visit the midwife assesses the mother and her baby, the home environment, provides advice on feeding and supports the mother in her transition to parenthood.

Dr Fearne urged all mothers and the public to participate in the upcoming Breastfeeding Policy consultation process. A meeting will be held next Friday at the Hotel Phoenicia at 9.30am. All those interested can get in touch with the Health Promotion Unit on 23266000.

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