One in five women in England say ‘concerns not taken seriously’ during childbirth, survey finds

Key Highlights

• One in five women reported that their concerns were not taken seriously during childbirth.
• The survey included responses from almost 17,000 women across England.
• 10% of respondents stated they were left alone during moments of concern.
• The results of the survey are described as 'concerning' by health officials.
• 15% of women expressed dissatisfaction with the level of attention from healthcare professionals.