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0120070207The UK's maternal mortality rate is one of the worst in the developed world. Most births occur in hospital, and around a quarter of them are by Caesarean section. Many women want a perfect birth and some are disappointed by the experience. In some parts of the country midwives and doctors do not have a good relationship.

Penny Marshall looks back at the key decisions that have been made over the last century that have produced the maternity services in the NHS today.

Penny Marshall looks back over key decisions that led to today's NHS maternity service.

Series exploring the past and present of the NHS maternity services

012007020720070401 (R4)The UK's maternal mortality rate is one of the worst in the developed world. Most births occur in hospital, and around a quarter of them are by Caesarean section. Many women want a perfect birth and some are disappointed by the experience. In some parts of the country midwives and doctors do not have a good relationship.

Penny Marshall looks back at the key decisions that have been made over the last century that have produced the maternity services in the NHS today.

Penny Marshall looks back over key decisions that led to today's NHS maternity service.

Series exploring the past and present of the NHS maternity services

0220070214A look at the state of today's maternity services and how they could be improved.

Series exploring the past and present of the NHS maternity services

022007021420070408 (R4)A look at the state of today's maternity services and how they could be improved.

Series exploring the past and present of the NHS maternity services