New mums the victims in war over care

I agree with Henrietta Cook that many new mums need more time in hospital (“New mothers need more time in hospital”, July 16). As a new mum 40 years ago, I found the time in hospital invaluable. Mixing with other new mums and learning from the ones who were on their second or third child, meant that problems could be addressed promptly with the help of nurses and midwives. You could connect with other mums from your own area and form…