22.09.10
NICE calls for antenatal classes for teens
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence has announced that it believes that the NHS needs to provide antenatal classes in schools and colleges for young mothers.
Deputy Chief Executive Dr Gillian Leng said: “Expectant mothers need support throughout their pregnancy yet some groups of women do not access, or continue to maintain contact with traditional antenatal care services because of issues such as domestic violence, teenage pregnancy or not having English as a first language.
"They might feel scared, overwhelmed, judged, unable to communicate, or may be physically stopped from attending appointments.
“Although these women represent a small proportion of those having babies in the UK each year, they and their unborn children deserve the same level of care as anyone else."
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