Safe and effective midwifery care: promoting and providing continuity of care and carer: skills for Domain 2

6.8discuss with women, and their partners and families as appropriate, information on options for the place of birth; support the woman in her decision; and regularly review this with the woman and with colleagues

6.9identify, contact, and communicate effectively with colleagues from their own and other health and social care settings, and voluntary and third sector agencies, to ensure continuity of care

6.10consistently plan, implement, and evaluate care that considers the needs of women and newborn infants together

6.11identify resources relevant to the needs of women and newborn infants, and support and enable women to access these as needed

6.12arrange for effective transfer of care for the woman and newborn infant, as needed, and when midwifery care is complete

6.13inform and update interdisciplinary and multiagency colleagues about changes in care needs and care planning, and update records accordingly.