Women Political Leaders Global Forum has published an assessment on improving maternal healthcare for vulnerable women in the EU. Their recommendations are:
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Design and implement mandatory training of health professionals in delivering culturally-sensitive care.
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Design and implement a basic maternal healthcare benefits package for vulnerable pregnant women that covers 1) Information/ advice on family planning, 2) Access to contraception and 3) Antenatal, delivery, neonatal and postnatal care.
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Ensure and make clear that using maternal healthcare services does not pose the threat of having to leave the country due to one’s immigration status.
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Develop specific indicators to measure maternal health and pregnancy outcomes for vulnerable pregnant women.
To read the full assessment on improving maternal healthcare