‘I’m ashamed I have to say this’: Government’s maternity adviser tells women to bring an advocate to give birth safely
- Posted on July 2, 2026
- By The Independent
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‘I’m ashamed I have to say this’: Government’s maternity adviser tells women to bring an advocate to give birth safely
As two shocking reviews expose widespread failings in NHS maternity care, the government’s first maternity adviser, Michelle Welsh – whose son almost died during birth – tells Radhika Sanghani why women are still being treated with disdain in wards and how it’s putting lives at risk
