Maternity Service Report – pregnancy & birth findings
The latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) maternity survey has just been published and it’s findings are interesting but concerning. It found that “at a national level the 2022 maternity survey shows that people’s experiences of care have deteriorated in the last 5 years.” Of the 26 evaluation questions used in the survey: You can read more about the maternity survey here but here are the main antenatal points for me… Availability of staff This is worrying as it could impact how looked after and reassured a woman feels, not to mention how safe it is. So, what can you do? It may help to prepare well so you can work with your contractions and know what you can do to help manage your labour but that may only do so much. Hiring a doula can give you ongoing support as well as additional help to speak to your midwife. Don’t be afraid to speak up, to ask questions, to ask for more support. Concerns taken seriously during labour Unfortunately I know that women can be …