Maternity services at two hospitals in special measures after baby deaths

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MATERNITY services at two hospitals have been put in special measures after a number of baby deaths. A major independent review of the Cwm Taf health board uncovered damning failures in the care of…

A major independent review of the Cwm Taf health board uncovered damning failuresMATERNITY services at two hospitals have been put in special measures after a number of baby deaths.

Chioma Udeogu's daughter was delivered stillborn after failings during her labour at the Royal Glamorgan hospital in January 2017.She said: "I believe that if I was properly monitored in the hospital I wouldn't have lost her." 4. The availability of consultants during out of hours cover is unacceptable, with return times of up to 45 minutes.

10. The midwifery staffing levels are not compliant with the findings of the Birthrate plus® review in 2017. The Health Board needs to monitor this in real time at a senior level, to assess if the established escalation protocols need to be invoked to ensure patient safety. He said: "I would like to start by apologising to the women and families affected by the poor standard of care described.

 

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