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What are maternity standards?
Maternity standards are guidelines for healthcare providers to ensure consistent, high-quality care for pregnant women and new mothers. Yvette Cooper plans to reintroduce these national standards to address inconsistencies, often called 'postcode lotteries', where the quality of care can vary significantly based on where you live. This aims to improve safety and fairness across the country.
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