Suicide continues as the greatest cause of maternal death up to 1 year post- natally. Blood clots and thrombosis also recorded as significant causes.

20% increase in maternal deaths since 2010 where a reduction was promised.

Advice:

• To Mothers: Trust your instincts, know your rights and and make yourself heard.
• To Midwives, Obstetricians and Maternity/Perinatal practitioners including Health Visitors
• Listen to mothers, take them seriously, be prepared with the tools and resources needed, and act.
• But where will the money for all of this and the training come from?