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Maternity Crisis: Women Felt Mocked, Dismissed
20 Aug
Summary
- Women reported feeling unheard and dismissed by midwives.
- Severe conditions and stillbirths resulted from maternity failures.
- The trust apologized and promised improvements amid criticism.
New maternity clinics are set to be delivered by specialist teams from Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital. This development comes after widespread criticism regarding the quality of maternity services. Women have shared distressing accounts of feeling dismissed and mocked by midwives, with tragic consequences including severe health conditions and stillbirths.
Baroness Valerie Amos, who chaired a report into maternity services in England, previously highlighted a perceived "arrogance" among senior leaders at Oxford University Hospitals Trust. In response, the trust issued an apology and committed to implementing improvements. Keith Strangwood, chairman of KHG, emphasized the need for proper examination of the issues, noting the dispersal of 32 midwives who previously served up to 2016.
Strangwood also noted that the Horton's historical services "used to work really well." His group is finalizing a second dossier detailing 50 more cases of traumatic childbirth experiences. Campaigners urge the public to value and monitor NHS services, warning that they may disappear if not properly maintained.
