It's time to count every baby!
Midwifery has changed over the years, but the health system has not kept up – and mothers, babies and midwives are paying a heavy price.
As a result, most newborn babies are not counted in a midwife’s workload and do not receive individual funding from government for their care.
State and federal governments MUST act now to ensure midwives can spend the necessary time to provide care, education and support mothers and babies need.
“I call on state and federal governments to count and fund EVERY newborn baby”: