Lib Dems demand action over increase in child birth injuries
Summary
The Lib Dem party warns of a serious problem with childbirth injuries in England, saying more women are experiencing dangerous complications during birth. They call on the government to invest more money and staff in maternity care to improve safety and prevent harm to mothers and babies.Key Facts
- The number of women in England suffering severe blood loss during childbirth has reached a record high.
- About 3 in every 100 women had serious tearing injuries that needed emergency surgery in early 2024.
- The Lib Dems propose spending £600 million a year to improve maternity services.
- Negligence payouts for poor maternity care cost £1.3 billion annually, which the Lib Dems say should be spent on prevention instead.
- Staff shortages and lack of training mean 1 in 10 women were left alone during late labor or childbirth last year.
- There were more than 8,000 cases of postpartum hemorrhage (heavy bleeding) this year, double the number from 2021.
- Severe vaginal tears during childbirth have increased by 29% over the past five years.
- The government plans to publish a new maternity and neonatal action plan by the end of the year and appoint England’s first official Maternity and Neonatal Commissioner.
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