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This annual report - Taranaki District Health Board

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In ConclusionWhile it is hoped that the information presented above will provide a useful starting pointfor those planning services for pregnant women and their babies, it is likely that furtherlocal research is required to ensure that current and future services best meet the needs ofwomen experiencing multiple adversities in pregnancy. Internationally, research hassuggested that non-threatening, non-judgemental antenatal services run by culturallysensitive staff are essential in improving access [237]. In New Zealand, the persistence ofethnic inequalities in pregnancy outcome emphasises the importance of ensuring suchculturally appropriate services. Finally, a clear understanding of barriers in access to careand recognition of the influence of differing proximal risk pathways is required, if we are todevelop antenatal services that that can help to reduce inequalities in pregnancy and childhealth outcomes in New Zealand.In-Depth Topic: Adversity in Pregnancy - 306

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