NSW Health Minister Ryan Park has issued an apology to women who experienced inadequate maternity care, following the government's acceptance of 42 out of 43 recommendations from a birth trauma inquiry. The inquiry revealed alarming accounts from thousands of women regarding physical and psychological harm during childbirth, highlighting issues such as lack of continuity of care, inadequate informed consent, and poor treatment of women's choices. Key initiatives to be implemented include improving access to continuity of care and enhancing informed consent practices within the next year. Advocates stress the importance of community consultation in rolling out these reforms and ensuring trauma-informed care practices are adopted. Personal accounts, like that of Aboriginal woman Sam Hall, underscore the urgent need for systemic change in maternity services to avoid further trauma. The government is under scrutiny to ensure that the proposed changes translate into real improvements in the birthing experience for women across NSW.