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One in five baby deaths potentially avoidable, major UK report finds
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A national review by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit at the University of Oxford has found that more than one in five baby deaths in the UK were potentially avoidable with different care. Examining investigations into 4,110 baby deaths in 2025, the report identified maternity care issues in 93% of fatalities, with recurring problems including late booking, inadequate foetal growth surveillance, and staffing issues during labour.
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- More than one in five baby deaths in the UK were potentially avoidable if different care had been provided.
- An annual review by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit analysed investigations into 4,110 baby deaths in 2025.
- Issues with maternity care were identified in 93% of the examined fatalities.
- Recurring problems include late or absent booking for maternity care, inadequate foetal growth surveillance, and staffing issues during labour.
- Oxford University Hospitals' maternity services have faced specific scrutiny and criticism following previous reviews and investigations.