Episode 2: The Importance of Capturing High-Quality Maternity Data

In this episode of the MAMA Podcast’s series for healthcare professionals, Heidi Eldridge is joined by Georgia Kontosorou, Midwife and Maternity Digital Programme Delivery Manager.With more than 20 years of experience across maternity services and over a decade working in digital maternity systems, Georgia brings a unique perspective on how data shapes safety, equity and decision-making in maternity care.Together they explore why high-quality maternity data is essential for improving outcomes, where the current gaps lie across NHS systems, and how better digital integration could help clinicians identify risk earlier and prevent harm.From the challenges of fragmented data systems to the opportunities for stronger national oversight, this conversation looks at how accurate, meaningful data can support safer, more proactive maternity care.Georgia also shares a powerful reminder for midwives: capturing good data isn’t just administrative work, it’s a vital clinical tool that helps protect families and improve care across the system.This series is proudly sponsored by Fletchers Solicitors, supporting our shared commitment to safer, more equitable maternity and neonatal care. Find out more about Fletchers Solicitors here: https://www.fletcherssolicitors.co.uk/If you’d like to find out more about MAMA Academy and our resources, visit: www.mamaacademy.org.uk