The contents of this bulletin are likely to be valid for approximately one year, by which time significantly new research evidence may become available 5. The Evidence 5a .
Continuity of care is likely to be beneficial .
Continuity of caregivers during pregnancy and childbirth. Cochrane database of systematic reviews. 1997 Issue 2. The issue of transfer of care is covered in Chapter 10 'Where to be born'. Effective care in pregnancy and childbirth.