‘Persistent’ safety issues found in maternity care, as women tell ITV News their stories | ITV News

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'Persistent' safety issues found in maternity care, as women tell ITV News their stories | ITV News

ITV News has heard from dozens of women describing their trauma during pregnancy, labour and birth.

It comes as a NHS watchdog found "persistent" safety issues aren’t localised, but stem from problems at a national level.

It also said too many recommendations for improvements are met with only limited follow-up.

Our Correspondent Stacey Foster heard from some of the women who’ve been badly let down.

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Date: August 20, 2025