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    • Maternal Health
    • Public Health
    • Social Determinants of Health

    Background:

    • Midwifery care in 2016 faces challenges from complex social factors impacting pregnant women.
    • Social deprivation and poverty are increasingly prevalent, particularly in inner-city areas.
    • These factors negatively affect maternal health and fetal wellbeing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the growing impact of social complexities on maternal health.
    • To emphasize the need for additional support for vulnerable women in antenatal services.
    • To inform resource allocation for midwifery caseloads.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of booking histories to identify social complexities.
    • Observational data on the prevalence of social issues versus medical problems.
    • Qualitative assessment of resource demands.

    Main Results:

    • A steady increase in families with multiple social complexities noted.
    • Social disadvantage identified as a key factor in vulnerability and reduced wellbeing.
    • Social issues are becoming more common than medical problems in childbearing women.

    Conclusions:

    • Complex social factors present significant challenges to effective midwifery care.
    • Enhanced support is crucial for women facing social disadvantage to engage with antenatal services.
    • Increased time and resources are necessary to manage the growing prevalence of social issues in maternity care.