Martha's Rule Changes Maternity Care

A new lifesaving policy called Martha’s Rule is now rolling out across all maternity units in England, giving parents the right to demand an immediate, independent medical review if they sense their baby or mother’s condition is worsening. Named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, who died from sepsis in 2021 after her deteriorating condition went unnoticed, the rule aims to prevent future tragedies by empowering families to act before it’s too late. Already tested in 15 maternity units and applied to all acute hospital inpatients, the policy has led to over 2,100 requests—with more than 600 resulting in life-saving interventions like urgent transfers to intensive care. Health Secretary James Murray insists no family should have to fight for care they deserve, making Martha’s Rule a critical safeguard for every maternity patient. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/309d5e6142b2d6c5