19.8 " No pregnant woman sent home" is this a demand to build trust with women that they will be listened to or does it go too far?
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Series 19 - Episode 8: " No pregnant woman sent home" is this a demand to build trust with women that they will be listened to or does it go too far?
The "No Pregnant Woman Sent Home" campaign has sparked significant debate across maternity services, professional communities, and among women and families themselves.
At its heart is a simple but challenging question: when a pregnant woman seeks care, should maternity services always provide face-to-face assessment rather than advising her to remain at home?
Supporters argue that every contact represents an opportunity to identify concerns, build trust, and potentially prevent avoidable harm. Critics raise questions about clinical judgement, resource pressures, over-medicalisation, and whether a blanket approach is always in women's best interests.
This live webinar brings together leading voices from maternity care to explore the evidence, experiences, and practical implications behind the campaign. The discussion will examine how services can balance safety, choice, personalised care, and professional decision-making while responding to increasing demand and workforce pressures.
Join us for a thoughtful and balanced conversation on one of the most important debates currently facing maternity services.
Hear about the online poll for maternity opinion on a new slogan to rebuild trust with women and cast your vote live.
Hosted by: Sue Macdonald
Contributions from: Neil Stewart, Editorial Director, MATFLIX/ Maternity & Midwifery Forum
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