CLYDEBANK women who have just become mums are being asked to take part in a survey to shape future maternity care in Scotland.

Mums who gave birth between January and February this year will be sent the questionnaire about their experience of care.

NHS bosses said this would help healthcare professionals "understand what we are doing right and where there needs to be improvement".

The survey is voluntary and all information is confidential. None of the healthcare professionals involved in the women's care will know the responses.

Evelyn Frame, chief midwife for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said: “This survey gives us the opportunity to get feedback from women who have recently been under the care of maternity services.

“It would really helpful if every woman who gets a questionnaire takes the time to complete it as their responses can really help us focus on what we are doing right and what we need to improve our service.

“The survey has questions on antenatal care, the birth experience and care at home after the birth, and women who have recently experienced maternity services are best placed to provide us with the information we need to ensure women in the future are getting a first class service.”