Labour promises free maternity scans if elected (opens original article in a new tab)

Labour has announced free maternity scans if elected, aiming to address cost barriers highlighted in a 2022 survey.

• Labour promises free maternity scans if elected in November
• At least two scans are recommended per pregnancy, with costs up to 90 dollars in some areas
• A 2022 survey found a fifth of respondents cited cost as a barrier to ultrasounds