Why are baby deaths in hospitals on the rise?

Published: March 25, 2024, 10 a.m.

b'Having a baby should be a moment of pure elation but for too many families it\\u2019s becoming a time of grief and despair. \\xa0\\xa0

That\\u2019s because the number of neonatal and infant deaths in hospitals are rising, with London having the highest rate in the country.

So, why is this worrying trend increasing? And how much does poor maternity care play a role in this?

In the latest quick-briefing episode, ITV News Reporter Kaf Okpattah tells Faye Barker what you need to know...'