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A fifth of NHS spending goes towards insurance cover for clinical negligence, according to a report conducted by the National Audit Office.

The number of births in England has risen by almost a quarter in the last ten years, with the National Audit Office declaring that maternity services on the NHS were generally good, but there is still room for improvement.

A recent report in The Telegraph has revealed that half of UK women are not getting the birth care they want.

The findings, announced at the inaugural Birthright’s Dignity in Childbirth Conference in London last week concluded that British women are not receiving a dignified birth.

Mumsnet conducted a survey on 1100 women and found that only 50% of women in the UK are receiving their ideal birth care. A further 26% were not able to choose where to give birth and 24% didn’t consent to intimate procedures such as forceps delivery, vaginal examination or cervical sweeps.

 Relaxing 5-star retreat for mums-to-be!

UK Birth Centres are holding a relaxing 2 day getaway to ensure you are totally relaxed and prepared for a positive birth experience.

The retreat, to be held at a five-star Hotel in Cheshire, is the perfect place to get away from it all and meet new people. Our experienced midwives will give you full 24 hour support and ensure you get the most positive experience possible throughout your pregnancy.