This toolkit gives a step-by-step guide for using the experience based co-design (EBCD) method for maternity services based on the ‘New Beginnings’ Project led by Emma Evans, Consultant Anaesthetist, Andrew Tan, Anaesthetist, and Julia Crawshaw, Programme Manager for Maternity Transformation at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It focused on the experience of women who give birth in the operating theatre or have part of their birthing experience there, and the staff who work in theatre.

Thanks to all those who took part in the project and supported it, and helped in the production of this toolkit. This project was funded by the Health Innovation Network South London https://healthinnovationnetwork.com/