This book includes the key findings and recommendations of the Confidential Enquiries summarised in a clear, simple and accessible way, emphasising the implications for clinical practice.
Chapter 1 Introduction Local national and international trends in perinatal and infant mortality History of the Confidential Enquiries Work of CESDI, CEMD, and CNST Past programmes of the confidential Enquiries Future programmes.
Chapter 2 Introduction Antenatal care Trends in stillbirths within England Wales and Northern Ireland The antenatal stillbirth Confidential Enquiries Suboptimal factors Recommendations Paediatric Post mortems
Chapter 3 Introduction Intrapartum care The intrapartum Confidential Enquiries. Suboptimal factors Recommendations
Chapter 4 Introduction Neonatal care Survival rates of premature babies Project 27 - 28 Confidential Enquiries Suboptimal factors Recommendations
Chapter 5 Introduction Rare adverse advents in maternity care Ruptured uterus Shoulder dystocia Breech birth Home birth Suboptimal factors Recommendations