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Birthrights Government Human rights maternity care maternity negligence claims referral systemic racism Violence Violence against women and girls

No improvement in maternal death rates or racial inequalities, finds latest MBRRACE report

The latest MBRRACE Report (link) has been published, and once again it shows no improvement in maternal death rates or in the stark inequalities that persist in the maternity sector.

These referrals are putting safety in maternity care at risk. No one can feel safe under these conditions.

Birthrights Government Human rights maternity care maternity negligence claims referral systemic racism Violence Violence against women and girls

No one feels safe: why inappropriate referrals are putting safety in maternity care at risk

A spate of inappropriate referrals has recently come to our attention, involving both women and birthing people and healthcare professionals.

These referrals are putting safety in maternity care at risk. No one can feel safe under these conditions.