Parents’ experiences of pregnancy, birth, and life with a newborn

This report brings together the voices of 2,000 new and expectant parents to reveal the realities of pregnancy, birth and life with a newborn – and what urgently needs to change. Based on what parents said, the report sets out ten clear recommendations for the NHS and government, including: train, invest and recruit to ensure safe staffing levels; guarantee genuine choice in place of birth and care options; enshrine informed consent and promote birth rights as standard practice; guarantee a postnatal check for every woman or birthing person; and deliver accessible infant feeding support, 365 days a year.