Category: Maternity News

A Turning Point for Maternity and Neonatal Safety: Publication of the National Maternity & Neonatal Investigation Findings and Recommendations

Today, Baroness Amos published the final report and recommendations from the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation. The investigation brings together the experiences of families, healthcare professionals, and maternity and neonatal services across England, and aims to deliver long-term transformation in maternity and neonatal care. The review concludes that, though many families do have a […]

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Publication of the Independent Review of Maternity Services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Today, the findings, conclusions, and essential actions from the Independent Review of Maternity Services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust have been published. The review, led by Donna Ockenden and her team, examined maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. It looked at 2,511 cases, including stillbirths, neonatal deaths, and serious injuries, and was

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MBRRACE-UK publish Perinatal Mortality Surveillance Report 2026 – State of the Nation

Today MBRRACE-UK have published their Perinatal Mortality Surveillance report. MBRRACE-UK investigates deaths of women, birthing people and babies in the UK during or shortly after pregnancy. Today’s report reviews the deaths of babies born in the UK between 1st January and 31st December 2024. As always, our thoughts are with the families of the babies

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Black Maternal Health Awareness Week

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This week is the seventh annual Black Maternal Health Awareness Week, led by Five X More. This year’s theme is ‘Leading with Solutions, Not Trauma,’ and each day highlights key topics including clinical signs, awareness-raising, and positive experiences. There are still stark differences in maternity care for pregnant mothers and birthing people. Most babies are

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Baby Lifeline submits evidence to the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation

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Baby Lifeline has submitted evidence to the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, an independent review set up by the UK government to improve safety and care across maternity and neonatal services in England. At Baby Lifeline, we are unique in that we bring together the voices and expertise of clinicians, safety specialists, legal professionals, and

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The Path to Safer Beginnings in Wales: Landmark Report Outlines Priority Areas for Improvements to Maternity and Neonatal Services in Wales

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The report of the independent national assessment of maternity and neonatal services in Wales, titled The Path to Safer Beginnings in Wales, was published yesterday, 25th February 2026. The assessment was commissioned by Welsh health secretary Jeremy Miles in response to ongoing concerns about safety, culture, and standards of care, and was led by an

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Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services in England: Interim Report (26th February 2026)

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Baby Lifeline welcomes the publication of the Interim Report of the Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services in England, and thanks Baroness Amos and her team for the depth of engagement with both families and staff. The themes identified – capacity pressures, workforce strain, cultural challenges, racism and discrimination, and poor responses when harm occurs

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What does the Global State of Patient Safety 2025 report tell us about maternity and neonatal safety in the UK?

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The Global State of Patient Safety 2025 report, produced by Imperial College’s Institute of Global Health Innovation (with NIHR North West London Patient Safety Research Collaboration and Patient Safety Watch) was published on Thursday 29th January 2026. The report assesses healthcare safety across 38 OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries, including the UK.

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The National Maternity Safety Conference 2026: From Insight to Implementation

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By Judy Ledger MBE, Founder, Baby Lifeline and Baby Lifeline Training Baby Lifeline’s National Maternity Safety Conference is back! And 2026 will be one of the most important events yet. I am delighted to confirm that the National Maternity Safety Conference 2026 will take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at the Hilton Metropole Birmingham.

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Baby Lifeline responds to Reflections and Initial Impressions from the Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services in England

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Baby Lifeline welcomes the publication of the Reflections and Initial Impressions report published on 9th December 2025 by the Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services in England team, led by Baroness Amos. The themes highlighted in the report, including poor communication, women and birthing people not being listened to, a lack of holistic care, discrimination

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