A new Senate Select Committee on Women’s Health will examine ways to improve care for new mothers and their babies.

The RACGP says too many women face a “cliff edge” in support after leaving hospital, with care often fragmented across GPs, hospitals and child and family health services.

The College is calling for more coordinated care, including dedicated GP-led postpartum plans and stronger breastfeeding support.

A new Senate Select Committee on Women&rsquo;s Health will examine ways to improve care for new mothers and their babies.
The RACGP says too many women face a &ldquo;cliff edge&rdquo; in support after leaving hospital, with care often fragmented across GPs, hospitals and child and family health services.
The College is calling for more coordinated care, including dedicated GP-led postpartum plans and stronger breastfeeding support.