NSW has increased midwives by 10 per cent since June 2023 to over 3,400, but the state's chief midwife says more are needed.
Why it mattersAdequate midwifery staffing directly improves birth outcomes and reduces trauma for mothers and babies.
AustraliaNSW mothers and pregnant women will see better access to midwifery care, though recruitment challenges mean gaps remain across the state.
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