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Maternity standards

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Introduction

Standards summary

Standard 1: Principles of care

Standard 2: Reducing inequalities

Standard 3: Leadership and culture

Standard 4: Service planning and facilities

Standard 5: High-performing and functioning teams

Standard 6: Antenatal care

Standard 7: Intrapartum care

Standard 8: Postnatal and newborn care

Standard 9: Unscheduled, emergency and critical care

Standard 10: Mental health and wellbeing

Standard 11: Loss and bereavement

Appendices

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About this toolkit

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 23/03/2026

Next review date: 23/03/2031

Author(s): Maternity standards development group.

Author email(s): his.standardsandindicators@nhs.scot.

Approved By: Maternity standards development group

Reviewer name(s): Maternity standards project team.

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