Publication - Advice and guidance

Birthplace decisions Information for pregnant women and partners on planning where to give birth

Published: 13 February 2025
From: Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, +1 more … Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care
ISBN: 9781836913276

This leaflet will help you plan where to give birth. You can use the leaflet to support discussions with your midwife or obstetrician and your partner or support person.

Supporting documents

Footnotes

1. This definition is used as per the Standards for Proficiency for Midwives and the Women’s Health Plan

2. NICE Clinical Guideline on Intrapartum care for healthy women and babies

Contact

Email: maternalandinfanthealth@gov.scot

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