Midwives say Labour's plan will help them sleep better at night, but ACT is unimpressed.
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Labour says it will fund as many scans per person as medically necessary, across New Zealand, for everyone. File photo
Midwives lie awake at night worrying about people who can not afford maternity scans, but the Labour Party says this will be a thing of the past under its government.
The party has promised pregnant people free scans, as well as three free doctors visits a year.
The offer will be part of its proposed 'Medicard' scheme.
In addition to three free doctor visits a year, Labour is promising if elected, pregnant women will be eligible for free…
There's also money to increase the workforce to meet the additional demand.
New mothers will be entitled to a minimum 72-hour stay after giving birth.
The initiative is expected to cost about $34m over four years; the start date is unknown.
Extra funding will expand maternity beds and staff so families get support from day one.
The Government promised faster, better care and more frontline workers.
