The demographic crisis in Poland is deepening, prompting Deputy Minister of Health discussions on how to balance the closure of maternity wards with the need to reverse this negative trend. Since around 2012, warnings have been raised about the increasing situation where maternity wards, often operating with very few births, were facing closures due to falling birth rates. Despite repeated counsel to reorganize obstetric services, little has changed, resulting in a critical state where necessary maternity facilities are being shut down.

In response to the alarming trend, the Ministry of Health is initiating intervention measures aimed at eliminating disparities in maternity care across Poland. This includes working closely with national and regional consultants in gynecology, obstetrics, and neonatology to develop a safe network of maternity departments. The goal is to ensure that women feel reassured about having children in Poland, by providing accessible and adequate healthcare facilities despite current challenges.

The emphasis is on establishing maternity wards that cater to a minimum of two births per day to maintain sustainability and efficiency. This proposed restructuring not only seeks to improve maternal care but also aims to bolster confidence among women regarding childbirth in Poland, which is essential for addressing the country's declining birth rates and overall demographic situation.