This inquiry has made a number of broad observations and recommendations on pre and postnatal care generally.
We can relate to much of the following. We kept details of Molly's birth private and only really found out what happened after we got medical records from our hospital.
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"An inquiry into traumatic childbirths has called for an overhaul of the UK's maternity and postnatal care after finding poor care is all-too-frequently tolerated as normal".
"A new maternity commissioner who would report directly to the prime minister is a key recommendation in the inquiry's report, along with ensuring safe levels of staffing."
"Tory MP Theo Clarke, who chaired the inquiry, told the BBC there was "a postcode lottery" for maternity care in this country."
"The report called for a base standard in maternity services across the UK and an end to the postcode lottery of perinatal care. It said mothers should be given universal access to specialist maternal mental health services across the UK".
"Another key suggestion was to provide support for fathers and ensure [a] nominated birth partner is continuously informed and updated during labour and post-delivery".
"Health Secretary Ms Atkins said in a statement in response to the report that she was grateful to the women who came forward to share their experiences. I am determined to improve the quality and consistency of care for women throughout pregnancy, birth and the critical months that follow, and I fully support work to develop a comprehensive national strategy to improve our maternity services, she said".
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