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UK Postnatal Care Crisis: 87% of Mothers Overwhelmed

1/19/2026

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A National Childbirth Trust report finds the UK postnatal care system is underfunded and understaffed.
Twenty-four percent of mothers lack regular access to NHS staff after birth.
Eighty-seven percent of mothers feel overwhelmed.
Fifty-nine percent worry about their mental health.
The government acknowledged the issue and announced improvements, including a national maternity investigation and over £130 million in investments to enhance safety.

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Story summary

A National Childbirth Trust report finds the UK postnatal care system is underfunded and understaffed.
Twenty-four percent of mothers lack regular access to NHS staff after birth.
Eighty-seven percent of mothers feel overwhelmed.
Fifty-nine percent worry about their mental health.
The government acknowledged the issue and announced improvements, including a national maternity investigation and over £130 million in investments to enhance safety.