Maternal death inquest must result in rethink in care for mothers

Campaigners, speaking after the inquest into the death of Nayyab Tariq just hours after giving birth, have also called for diversity training for healthcare professionals

Nayyab Tariq died after a heart attack following post-partum haemorrhage, retained placenta, bleeding arising from ectopic deciduosis, and shock.

Findings from an inquest and hospital review into the death of a woman just hours after giving birth must provide learning for the medical community, bereaved families and campaigners have said.

One leading community advocate has also called urgently for “diversity training for healthcare workers” following the hospital review finding the colour of Ms Nayyab Tariq’s skin was one factor in delays to her care.