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

• Main Authors: L. J. Griffiths (Author), R. D. Johnson (Author), K. Broadhurst (Author), S. Bedston (Author), L. Cusworth (Author), B. Alrouh (Author), D. V. Ford (Author), A. John (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...