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There are 41 Queensland Health hospitals that provide maternity care, with antenatal and postnatal care provided in a number of other communities. Maternity care is defined as health services provided to women and families throughout pregnancy, birth and up to six weeks after birth.
In 2008, over 61,000 babies were born in Queensland, with 70% of these births in Queensland Health's public hospitals.
A dedicated Queensland Health corporate Maternity Unit was established in August 2007 as part of the Government's response to Re-Birthing: Report of the Review of Maternity Services in Queensland
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In partnership with the State-wide Maternity and Neonatal Clinical Network, the Office of the Chief Nursing Officer, Office for Rural and Remote Health and a range of other stakeholders, the Maternity Unit is responsible for the ongoing coordination and monitoring of maternity and newborn services reform across the state.
Progress to Date
A map of Queensland Health Maternity Services Reform outlines the areas within Queensland Health that are responsible for delivering on the Work Plan and progress to date.
Key Partners within Queensland Health are:
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