Exclusive: head of Royal College of Midwives blames ‘institutional racism’ as black women face greater risk of death and stillbirth
Family accuse hospital of ‘negligence and discrimination’ after death of mother and baby
The births of babies to black mothers are almost twice as likely to be investigated for potential NHS safety failings, in a shocking disparity that has been labelled a “national disgrace”.
More than 2,300 investigations were completed by England’s maternity safety watchdog between 2020 and 2023 into cases including the tragic deaths of babies before, during and soon after birth, and the deaths of expectant or new mothers.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Exclusive: head of Royal College of Midwives blames ‘institutional racism’ as black women face greater risk of death and stillbirthFamily accuse hospital of ‘negligence and discrimination’ after death of mother and babyThe births of babies to black mothers are almost twice as likely to be investigated for potential NHS safety failings, in a shocking disparity that has been labelled a “national disgrace”.More than 2,300 investigations were completed by England’s maternity safety watchdog between 2020 and 2023 into cases including the tragic deaths of babies before, during and soon after birth, and the deaths of expectant or new mothers. Continue reading…
