Woman patient

‘Shocking’ rise in maternal readmissions revealed

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The rate of women readmitted to hospital within six weeks of giving birth has risen by more than a third in less than three years, HSJ analysis of unpublished data suggests.

Ella Devereux

The Download: Ghosts in the machine

2026-11-04T10:26:00+00:00By

The weekly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week, written by Ella Devereux. Contact HSJ in confidence here.