Black mothers in England twice as likely to have NHS birth investigated
Black mothers in England face significant disparities in maternity care, with investigations showing they are almost twice as likely to be involved compared to white women. Experts label it a "national disgrace" due to institutional racism. The Care Quality Commission's program has conducted over 2,300 investigations into maternal and neonatal issues. Black women are four times more likely to die in pregnancy and childbirth, prompting calls for urgent action to address racial inequalities in maternity care. The Labour government vows to prioritize improvements in this area.
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Black mothers in England are facing a concerning disparity in maternity care, with investigations into NHS births involving them almost twice as likely compared to white women. This issue has been labeled a "national disgrace" by experts, attributing it to institutional racism. The Care Quality Commission's Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations program has completed over 2,300 investigations into maternal and neonatal deaths and severe birth injuries between 2020 and 2023. Black women are disproportionately affected, being four times more likely to die in pregnancy and childbirth and experiencing more serious birth complications. The Royal College of Midwives and other experts emphasize the urgent need to address these racial disparities in maternity care, calling for collaborative efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for all women regardless of their ethnicity. The Labour government has pledged to prioritize improvements in maternity care to tackle these stark racial inequalities.
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