3 Amendments of Barbara MATERA related to 2013/2044(INI)
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas approximately 10% of births a year in Europe are premature (gestational age under 37 weeks) and whereas mothers of preterm babies often do not have access to the necessary health services of the requisite standard, a fact which makes itself felt even more strongly in terms of work-life balance;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to treat maternity and neonatal care, especially in cases of premature birth, as a public health priority and incorporate it in European and national public health strategies;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to organise the necessary education and continuing training courses for all health professionals working in preconception, maternity, and neonatal care units, the aim being to prevent premature births and reduce the number of chronic diseases affecting those born preterm.