Cross Sectional Survey of Antenatal Educators' Views About Current Antenatal Education Provision.
Tamarind Russell-WebsterAnna DaviesMiriam ToolanMary LynchRachel PlachcinskiMichael LarkinAbigail FraserSonia BarnfieldMargaret SmithChristy BurdenAbi MerrielPublished in: Maternal and child health journal (2024)
Antenatal educators believe current NHS ANE does not adequately prepare women for labour and birth, leading to disparities in birth preparedness for those who cannot access non-NHS classes. To reduce this healthcare inequality, NHS classes need to be standardised, with training for midwives in delivering ANE enhanced.