Proceedings on the cases are taking place at Nottingham Magistrates Court from 10-12 February with sentencing to take place within a week.

Chief executive Anthony May said: ‘The mothers and families in these cases have had to endure things that no family should after the care provided by our hospitals failed them, and for that I am truly sorry. These families have shown incredible strength during this time, and I can only imagine how painful it must have been for them to share their experiences again. 

‘The trust recognises the concerns raised by the CQC and has acted upon them to improve the services we provide to women and families in our care. The changes made mean that we are working in a different environment than 2021 and we believe that we now have a safer and more effective maternity service.'

Measures implemented to prevent such tragic events from reoccurring, include: increasing fetal monitoring training and support in clinical areas; updating guidelines and protocols related to recordings of cardiotocography monitoring; improving handover processes; and investment and training into the development and recruitment of maternity staff.