Despite the significant advancements in today’s medicine, childbirth remains a vulnerable time for many mothers, with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust ranking among the top 10 hospital trusts for birth injury claims[i]. This highlights a pressing issue in maternity care, where expectant mothers and their families, should feel safe. Unfortunately, this data shows that they still face risks. While medical technology continues to improve, complications during childbirth can still occur, many of which are preventable.
The NHS remains dedicated to enhancing the safety and quality of maternity care, with ongoing efforts on staff training, and delivering compassionate support. These improvements are essential in ensuring that mothers to be and their newborns receive the highest standard of care during one of the most significant moments of their lives.
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[i] NHS Resolution, these reports show the common complications that arise in each trust in relation to birth injury claims < FOI_6628_Maternity-claims-for-Mid-and-South-Essex-NHS-Foundation-Trust.pdf, FOI_6536_Maternity-claims_Obstetrics.pdf, FOI_6186_Obstetrics-or-Neonatology-split-by-Trust-and-primary-injury.pdf >
