Atkins shares ‘frightening’ birth story as she moves to improve maternity care

The speaker shares a personal story about her experiences with the NHS, focusing on her diagnosis with type one diabetes at a young age and the challenges she faced during her pregnancy. She highlights the need for improvements in the healthcare system, particularly for pregnant women with medical conditions, and reflects on her hospital experience, expressing a desire for better conditions for others in similar situations.

What personal health condition does the speaker mention as influencing her perspective on the NHS?

• Hypertension

• Celiac disease

• Asthma

• Type one diabetes

During her pregnancy, what specific challenge did the speaker face due to her medical condition?

• The need for a C-section

• Gestational diabetes

• The requirement for early delivery

• High blood pressure

Where was the speaker placed during her pregnancy that caused her distress?

• In a private room

• In a ward with women who had just given birth

• In a general hospital ward

• In a maternity clinic

What emotion does the speaker express about her experience in the ward?

• Joy

• Indifference

• Excitement

• Fear

What does the speaker hope for women who need extra help during pregnancy?

• That they avoid the fear she faced

• That they receive more medication

• That they are placed in the same ward

• That they have a similar experience