A long-awaited independent review has been launched following a sustained campaign by grieving families and media investigations into maternal deaths during pregnancy and childbirth. The inquiry comes after reports highlighted concerns over care standards and systemic failures in cases where women experienced severe complications. One family, whose daughter’s movements suddenly stopped near full term, described an unsettling sense of alarm that led to a tragic outcome. The review aims to examine whether existing safeguards were adequate and whether lessons can be learned to prevent future tragedies.
Review led by Donna Ockenden launches after campaign by families and media investigation into deathsSusan Cacciacarro was almost 37 weeks pregnant with her daughter Chiara when she woke up one morning in 2021, unable to feel her baby kicking.“My belly just didn’t feel right,” she said. “I didn’t feel any movements.” Continue reading...
