Latest CQC State of Care report shows maternity system in crisis
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) State of Care report 2022/23 shows a maternity system in crisis. We have known even … Read more
‘We must all play a part in the solution’ Birthrights responds to MBRRACE-UK Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care report for 2022
A report published by MBRRACE-UK today (10th November) has revealed the continuous and persistent stark disparity … Read more
Home Birth Series: The reality of planning a home birth in autumn 2022
In this blog, our Advice Line Co-ordinator Lorraine Pryce, also a doula, discusses the … Read more
Birthrights responds to the independent investigation into East Kent maternity services
Read our full response to the investigation into East Kent maternity services. ‘Respectful care … Read more
BLOG: International Day of the Midwife 2022
Consultant midwife and Birthrights Associate Trainer Alice’s story I am honoured to have been … Read more
BLOG: International Day of the Midwife 2022
Student midwife Emily’s story My name is Emily. I’m a second-year student midwife, and … Read more
Ockenden review: Birthrights’ response
Nobody expected the Ockenden report published last week to be an easy read. However … Read more
Survey finds only one in four felt the information they received prepared them for induction
A survey of more than 2,000 women in the UK has found many lacked … Read more
Alliance urge Welsh Government to rethink guidance on visiting restrictions in maternity services
A coalition of organisations who have campaigned on visiting restrictions throughout the pandemic has … Read more
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board legally challenged over stringent visiting restrictions
With our partners Irwin Mitchell LLP, Birthrights has today written to Cwm Taf Morgannwg … Read more