Giving birth in the UK becoming 'critically unsafe' say organisers of midwife vigil

Giving birth in the UK becoming 'critically unsafe' say organisers of midwife vigil Giving birth in the UK is becoming "critically unsafe" according to organisers of vigils being held by midwives across the UK today.

Staff shortages and a lack of funding are being blamed for putting women and their babies at risk.

A recent survey found 60% of midwives were thinking of leaving the profession due to the pressures they are under. Sky News

See also:

• Midwives' vigil in Northampton town centre Northampton Chronicle and Echo
• Midwives take to the streets to warn NHS services are a 'national emergency' The Daily Mail