Revamping Maternity and Postnatal Care in the UK: A Look at the Birth Trauma Inquiry’s Recommendations

A report from the Birth Trauma Inquiry has recommended a revamp of maternity and postnatal care in the UK, along with the establishment of a new maternity commissioner who would report directly to the prime minister. The inquiry gathered distressing testimonies from over 1,300 women, some of whom shared stories of being left in blood-soaked sheets and children suffering life-altering injuries due to medical negligence. NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard emphasized that the experiences detailed in the report are unacceptable. It is estimated that 30,000 women annually in the UK face negative experiences during childbirth, with one in 20 developing post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Professor Henrik Salje from the University of Cambridge discussed research suggesting that babies born via C-section may require two measles jabs for full protection. His team, in collaboration with researchers from Fudan University in China, discovered that a single dose of the measles vaccine is significantly less effective in children born by C-section compared to those born naturally. This highlights the importance of vaccinations and ensuring that all children receive adequate protection against infectious diseases.

Two professional skydivers recently made history by completing the world’s first wingsuit flight through London’s Tower Bridge. Austrian Red Bull skydivers Marco Furst and Marco Waltenspiel leapt from a helicopter at 3,000 feet, soaring down to just 35 meters above the River Thames. This daring feat showcases human ingenuity and our desire for adventure and exploration.