'Don't be too kind': Stories from the maternity unit where mums were failed
Summary
A major inquiry is examining poor care and negative attitudes in the maternity unit run by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Staff reports include offensive language towards pregnant women and a culture that prioritized sending mothers home early, leading to serious health problems and deaths.Key Facts
- The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust runs City Hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre.
- An inquiry is investigating maternity care from 2012 to 2025, including stillbirths and injuries to mothers and babies.
- Staff used the offensive abbreviation "FOH" ("F*** Off Home") to tell pregnant women to leave the unit.
- Some midwives advised not to be kind to mothers in labour so they would leave quickly.
- A mother who was told to return home went into labour too long and lost her baby and suffered serious injuries.
- The inquiry is led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden and will release findings on June 24.
- Current chief executive Anthony May promises to fix problems and take responsibility.
- Staff report a toxic, bullying culture and poor support for junior workers within the maternity unit.
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