'Normal birth drive' criticism removed from maternity report, expert claims
A former member of a government-commissioned maternity safety inquiry claims that criticism of a 'normal birth' policy was removed from a report just before publication. The policy, which prioritizes unmedicated vaginal births, has been linked to avoidable patient harm in previous investigations.
Why it matters
The alleged censorship of safety concerns in a public health report raises significant questions about transparency and accountability in maternity care.
Image source, Getty Images By Michael Buchanan , Social affairs correspondent and Eleanor Lawrie , Social affairs reporter Published 10 minutes ago A review into maternity safety in England was changed just days before publication to remove criticism of a "normal birth drive", according to a former member of the inquiry team.
The article presents the whistleblower's claims alongside the context of the report's findings and the official response.
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