Eliminating weight stigma in maternity care may improve women's pregnancy outcomes and long term maternal and child health. This policy brief outlines evidence-based recommendations for addressing weight stigma in maternity care. Recommendations cover improvements to maternity care settings and healthcare professional attitudes and behaviours.

High-level evidence and stakeholder feedback provided prior to the commencement of the Health Check raised financial viability concerns that potentially impact the health system and patient outcomes. This Health Check on the private hospital sector further develops the evidence base and identify drivers contributing to financial outcomes.

This report contains detailed modelling on workforce supply, demand and training, and projects the numbers required between 2016 and 2030 for the obstetrics and gynaecology profession.