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We discuss the key findings of Baroness Amos' National Maternity Investigation.
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"the government's plan to appoint the UK's first Maternity and Neonatal Commissioner"
— Michelle Welsh , Politician
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Baroness Amos is a political figure tasked with chairing a national maternity inquiry.
A retail analyst commenting on the value of Depop.
Dr Karen Joash is a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Laura Mullarkey is the Legal Lead for the advocacy charity Birthrights.
Leah Harper is a Guardian journalist probing the wig market.
Melanie Burrell owns a wig company in Glasgow.
Michelle Welsh is an MP and Maternity Advisor.
Mindy Seu is an artist and UCLA professor discussing women's influence on online culture.
Nuala McGovern is the presenter discussing key findings in maternity care.
Theo Clarke is a former MP and maternity campaigner.
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