‘Global failure’ behind rising childbirth deaths in the UK

Maternal and newborn deaths are rising globally - (Getty)

Maternal and newborn deaths are rising globally, not just in low-and middle-income countries, but in wealthy nations too. Researchers have described the situation as a “global failure” and a “major scandal”.

In the UK, more women are now dying during pregnancy and childbirth than at any time in the past 20 years, despite a fall in the birth rate.