‘I was neglected during childbirth. Now I’m scared to have another baby’

“I had just presumed that when you are in hospital, seeking healthcare, that you would be taken care of,” admits Christy, a 31-year-old mother to toddler Anna, who has just returned to work as a pharmacist. “But what I realised after having my daughter, was that there are some midwives and doctors who should probably never have gone into this area.” Childbirth is an intimate and life-changing experience. But despite the circumstances surrounding a birth, sometimes...