A new bill extending post-natal care at hospital, from two days to three, is being labelled as "very odd" by the professional body of midwives.
Meanwhile, an organisation supporting families with anxiety and depression due to pregnancy, says it's "a drop in the ocean".
The Pae Ora - 3 Day Postnatal Stay Amendment Bill, by National's Catherine Wedd is going to select committee next Wednesday.
Alison Eddy is the chief executive of - the College of Midwives and Amy Castle is the General Manager of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Aotearoa.
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