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The Maternity Survey, 2019 looked at all three stages of the maternity pathway, covering care provided before birth (antenatal), during labour and birth, and in the first few weeks after birth (postnatal). The survey involved NHS trusts in England. Questionnaire responses were received from 17,151 women, a response rate of 37%.Further information can be found on the CQC Maternity Survey 2019 and NHS Maternity Survey 2019 webpages. 

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The questionnaire covered: antenatal check-ups, care during pregnancy, care during labour and birth, care on the ward after the birth, feeding, postnatal care and overall experience.

One-stage stratified or systematic random sample

Postal survey