Maternal health, pregnancy and birth outcomes for women involved in care proceedings in Wales: a linked data study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Under the Children Act 1989, local authorities in Wales, UK, can issue care proceedings if they are concerned about the welfare of a child, which can lead to removal of a child from parents. For mothers at risk of child removal, timely intervention during pregnancy may avert the need for this and improve maternal/fetal health; however, little is known about this specific population during the antenatal period. The study examined maternity characteristics of mothers whose infants were subject to care proceedings, with the aim of informing preventative interventions targeted at high risk mothers.

Methods

Anonymised administrative data from Cafcass Cymru, who provide child-focused advice and support for family court proceedings in Wales, were linked to population-bas

SUBMITTER: Griffiths LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7667744 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature