Leah Hazard

Leah Hazard, a practising NHS midwife and bestselling author, dives deep into the crisis in UK maternity care. She highlights the emotional toll of birth trauma and the neglect of women’s birth plans. Chronic underfunding has left services broken, leading to rushed, dehumanising treatment and staffing shortages. Leah calls for urgent changes, advocating for skilled, compassionate care while addressing the heavy burden on midwives. Her insights shed light on the need for accountability and systemic reform in maternity services.