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Expert claims maternity report removed 'normal birth' criticism

Published Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · Updated July 1

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  • Maternity Safety Report Controversy1 source

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An expert, Dr Bill Kirkup, claims that criticism regarding 'normal birth' practices was removed from the recently published National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation report. This has sparked controversy over the integrity of the government-commissioned maternity safety review.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation report was published on Tuesday.
  • Dr Bill Kirkup, an expert, claims that criticism of 'normal birth' practices was removed from the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation report.

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Maternity Safety Report Controversy
  • BBC News

    The BBC focuses on the controversy surrounding the integrity of a government-commissioned maternity safety review, giving prominence to the expert's claims of removed criticism and its potential impact on patient safety.

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