Factors Affecting the Delivery of Safe Care in Midwifery Units.
Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations Programme. Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK: Care Quality Commission; May 2024.
Safe maternal care is a challenge worldwide. This report analyzed 92 investigations that provided safety recommendations to improve midwifery-lead maternity care in the National Health Service. Areas of focus included workload, fetal heart monitoring during birthing, crisis preparedness, and telephone triage for pregnant persons.