This survey looked at the experiences of pregnant women and new mothers who gave birth between 1 and 28 February 2025 using NHS maternity services. Responses were received from 16,755 people, a response rate of 39%.
Results identify positive results and key areas for improvement, with comparisons made to the previous year.
The survey also shows experience varied for different groups of people. For instance, women reported poorer experiences of care if they spoke English as their main language, were younger (aged 16 to 26), or had lower frequency of contact with the same midwife during their antenatal care, labour and birth, or postnatal care.
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