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Since Mabel died on 10 September 2023 in Bristol Children's Hospital, Mrs Williams said she has spoken to dozens of mums who have experienced similar cases and wants to make sure it "never happens again". "Mabel's life was short, but her impact can be lasting," she said. Mrs Williams said she was anxious about giving birth to Mabel, and chose to have a VBAC because hospital staff said there was "low risk". "We live every day knowing that Mabel should be here. We did everything we could to protect her," she said. "We asked the questions, I voiced my fears. But the truth was hidden in medical language that made it sound safe. "We trusted the professionals. "But the information we were given was incomplete, and the warning signs during labour were missed. "Mabel's death was preventable. I was never told that a uterine rupture could kill my baby or be potentially fatal for me too." The 35-year-old said she wants to push for safer maternity care for women. "I think it's incredible that whilst we might have lost our little girl, potentially we, through the coroner, have saved some other families from going through what we have to go through. "Which for me is like a little legacy for Mabel."
