A midwife reportedly used the letters FOH on a whiteboard next to the names of pregnant women. The acronym was not medical.
The breakdown of the acronym was:
• F represented a swear word
• O stood for off
• H meant home
Concerns Over Staff Attitudes
The resignation letter also described another troubling comment from a midwife. These claims suggest a pattern of dismissive attitudes toward women seeking urgent maternity support.
Wider Investigation Into Maternity Care
The maternity unit is now part of a major national investigation into care provided between 2012 and 2025.
The inquiry is examining cases involving:
• Stillbirths
• Neonatal deaths
• Maternal deaths
• Injuries to mothers and babies
She has stated that there were concerns about a belief within the unit that it operated at a higher standard than other healthcare services.
