https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/prioritising-healthcare-communication-in-maternity-care/189068/
April 24, 2025
Prioritising healthcare communication in maternity care
With a focus on maternity care, Maria Rowntree, Community Midwife Team Lead, explores why healthcare communication improvement must become a priority in NHS goals
Working as an NHS midwife, I’ve seen first hand how care experiences are affected when the person being cared for doesn’t speak or speaks limited English.
My research has indicated that pregnant people are 25 times more likely to die in NHS maternity care when they cannot speak English. Despite these harrowing statistics, very little is in place to help promote equitable care for these women.
Read more here: https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/prioritising-healthcare-communication-in-maternity-care/189068/
I had a hysteroscopy for fertility assessment in London and was very satisfied with my experience. I wanted to investigate whether anything inside my uterus could be affecting conception or fertility treatment. The procedure gave me valuable information and helped me understand my uterine health more clearly. I appreciated receiving straightforward explanations before and after the examination. Having a better understanding of the findings made it easier for me to discuss suitable options for the next stage of my fertility journey.
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