Tell us: have you had a private birth or are you considering one?
Maternity services are at the forefront of the news after MPs discovered this
pregnant women have been mocked, ignored and fobbed off with paracetamol
and left with permanent damage by midwives and doctors. Britain’s first
Research into birth trauma has shown that poor birth care is so common, and
its consequences are so damaging that ministers and NHS bosses must
implement important changes.
One area that is more difficult to research is the private birthing sector, i.e. us
want to hear from patients about their experiences and also whether
Concerns about NHS care mean more women are having to pay for care. To have
Have you had or are you considering a private birth? Please tell us
Why. How was your care?
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Share your experience
You can use this form to share your experiences with private maternity care with us.