Damning maternity report ‘removed criticism of push for normal births’

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDr Bill Kirkup resigned from Baroness Valerie Amos’s government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services, citing the removal of criticism regarding 'normal birth ideology' from the final report. Kirkup, who previously led inquiries into maternity scandals, stated that the omission of this criticism, which he views as a patient safety danger, prompted his departure, despite evidence that it remains an issue in some areas. He claimed a version of the report including the criticism was approved but removed eight days before publication, suggesting Lady Amos 'listened to the wrong voices' on the matter. NHS England responded to the Amos review by outlining a 10-point plan, committing to safe triage services, dedicated midwifery staffing, and adequate clinical capacity, aiming for a significant improvement in maternity care. The government plans to appoint a national maternity commissioner, as recommended by Lady Amos, to implement changes, while independent reviews into poor maternity care by Donna Ockenden continue across various NHS trusts. In fullMaternity report ‘changed to remove criticism of normal birth’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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