Maternal deaths in the UK have increased significantly, rising from 209 deaths recorded during 2015-17 to 254 reported between 2021-23. The data reveals a troubling trend amidst a decline in the overall number of births. The health secretary, Wes Streeting, noted widespread poor care within NHS maternity services, resulting in the normalization of maternal fatalities. Jess Brown-Fuller emphasized the shocking neglect and pain caused by the ongoing rise in maternal deaths. The maternal death rate also climbed from 9.16 to 12.67 deaths per 100,000 births during the same period.
The recent data indicates that maternal deaths in the UK rose from 209 during 2015-17 to 254 during 2021-23, highlighting a concerning trend.
Wes Streeting acknowledged that poor care in NHS maternity services has led to the normalization of deaths among women and babies.
Jess Brown-Fuller stated that the rise in maternity-related deaths shows years of neglect, causing immense pain and tearing families apart.
The death rate among women giving birth climbed from 9.16 to 12.67 deaths per 100,000 women between 2015-17 and 2021-23.
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