emphasises the importance of maternity services in preventing illness and promoting
optimal clinical outcomes (Every Woman Every Child, 2015). Midwifery has been recognised
as having huge potential for transformation; worldwide, over 50 health outcomes could be
improved by expanding provision and access to quality midwifery care (Renfrew et al.,
2014). Midwifery care is also associated with efficient use of resources (Renfrew et al …