A new pilot programme aimed at preventing head and brain injuries in babies during childbirth was launched across NHS trusts in England on Monday. Nine maternity units will take part in the scheme, which is expected to improve delivery care for women and babies.

Brain injury issues in children

In 2021, about 2,490 cases of brain injury were registered in infants during or after birth. A new plan has been prepared to deal with this problem. The aim of the pilot program is to identify whether the baby is facing any problem during delivery. This program will help the staff deal with such emergency situations, such as the baby's head getting stuck in the mother's pelvis during a cesarean delivery.

Hospitals included in the program

Six hospitals in the northwest of England will take part in the pilot program, including Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust and Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. In addition, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, and St George's University Hospitals NHS Trust will also take part in the pilot. The DHSC says that if the pilot program is successful, it can be rolled out nationally next year. Women's Health Minister Baroness Gillian Merron described the initiative as an important step to prevent brain injuries in infants. She says that this will ensure that all women and babies can receive safe, personalized and compassionate care.

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