Midwifery
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to explore health-care professionals' views about safety in maternity services. This paper identifies aspects of care that are less safe than they should be, possible ways to improve safety, and potential obstacles to achieving these improvements. This study was part of the King's Fund inquiry into the safety of maternity services in England. ⋯ policy makers and professional bodies need to take the concerns expressed by staff seriously. Concerted efforts are required to improve maternity services and support maternity professionals.