Risk of serious birth injuries is rising for women in England, data suggests
About 31 in every 1,000 facing haemorrhage or severe tears, NHS figures show, in trend described as ‘national crisis’ How a Romford maternity ward was able to turn the tide after a ‘requires improvement’ rating Women in England are at their highest risk of suffering a serious injury while giving birth since records began in 2020, NHS figures show. The rate of women sustaining the most serious type of tear during childbirth rose to 31.1 in every 1,000 in January, February and March – the highest
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‘Too many women are being failed by poor-quality maternity care,’ a spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Care said. Photograph: Natalia Kuzina/AlamyView image in fullscreen‘Too many women are being failed by poor-quality maternity care,’ a spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Care said. Photograph: Natalia Kuzina/AlamyHealthRisk of serious birth injuries is rising for women in England, data suggestsAbout 31 in every 1,000 facing haemorrhage or severe tears, NHS figures show, in trend described as ‘national crisis’ How a Romford maternity ward was able to turn the tide after a ‘requires improvement’ rating Denis Campbell and Tobi ThomasSun 28 Jun 2026 15.03 EDTLast modified on Sun 28 Jun 2026 15.08 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleWomen in England are at…
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