evidence: The evidence on women's experience and satisfaction in relation to the number of antenatal appointments was mixed, but the committee agreed the importance of being flexible to meet women's needs. [...] The recommendation about offering additional or longer antenatal appointments depending on need may lead to a small increase in the number of antenatal appointments, but this is likely to be negligible and potentially have benefits later on. [...] Antenatal appointments are opportunities for continued monitoring and risk assessment on the health and wellbeing of the woman and her baby. They also allow for regular reassessments of women's antenatal care needs and plans.