Maternity Services Data Set (MSDS) guidance hub

The maternity services dataset guidance hub is a collection of documents, videos and useful links to support providers and users of Maternity Services Data Set (MSDS) data.

These guidance documents and videos explore how the MSDS data is collected, processed, reported and used. You can use the links below to access these resources.

MSDS Consanguinity Data Quality Guidance

A quick guide to the recording of consanguinity data in MSDS.

MSDS Continuity of Carer Data Quality Guidance

A quick guide to the recording of continuity of carer data in MSDS.

MSDS London Measure of Unplanned Pregnancy Data Quality Guidance

A quick guide to the recording of London Measure of Unplanned Pregnancy data in MSDS.

MSDS Recording birthweight centiles and birthweight

A quick guide to recording birthweight centiles and birthweight in MSDS.