Researchers from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the US are calling for Indigenous perinatal health to be better incorporated into the nation’s health systems.
The researchers are demanding better perinatal care for First Nations women, who are most at risk for complications during childbirth.
Indigenous health researcher Yvette Roe said mainstream health systems routinely fail Indigenous mothers, and Indigenous-led, community-based solutions are needed.
"What we know is the current system of maternity services is not working for our people," said Ms Roe.