Marie Tidball, a Labour MP, reveals her challenging experiences during pregnancy due to the NHS's inadequate support for disabled mothers. She highlights a report indicating that disabled mothers face higher risks of negative outcomes such as stillbirth and caesarean sections. The report shows a lack of suitable policies and guidance for addressing the healthcare needs of disabled women during maternity, with alarming statistics reflecting their increased chances of extended hospitalization and breastfeeding difficulties. Tidball's personal account aims to draw attention to these systemic issues in maternity healthcare for disabled individuals.
I was shocked, really, that that was their approach, rather than actually looking properly at some of my medical history and the notes around my hips.
The authors found that disabled mothers had a 44% higher chance of having a stillbirth than others; that they were up to 69% more likely to have a caesarean section.
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