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Baroness Pidgeon (LD)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 2 September 2026

Debate

Childbirth-related Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Contribution

My Lords, given that six out of 10 maternity units have been assessed as unsafe by the Care Quality Commission, it is not surprising that this research identifies thousands of women experiencing birth trauma. Will the Government now guarantee one-to-one midwifery care during labour and a consultant on every maternity ward 24/7 to support women giving birth?

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