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Mother and newborn die after home birth tragedy

A mother's decision to have a home birth resulted in devastating consequences as both she and her newborn baby died hours after giving birth, despite midwife concerns about her high-risk pregnancy.

Miracle newborn survives Gaza's maternity crisis

Amidst the rubble of Gaza City, a newborn's miraculous survival story emerges while pregnant women face catastrophic healthcare conditions and mounting casualties in the ongoing conflict.

Ardern: Childbirth Mortality Is a 'Hidden Genocide'

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern delivers a powerful address, framing the global crisis in maternal healthcare as a 'hidden genocide' and a critical failure of our time that demands urgent action.

NHS Maternity Services in Crisis, Warn Midwives

The Royal College of Midwives issues a stark warning to the Health Secretary, revealing dangerous staffing shortages and a system pushed to the brink, putting mothers and babies at risk across England.

NHS Launches Major Maternity Probe Into 14 Trusts

Exclusive: A major national investigation has been launched into 14 NHS maternity units following a series of tragic baby deaths and life-changing injuries. Discover which trusts are under scrutiny and why.

Over Half of UK Births Now Involve Medical Intervention

A landmark NHS audit uncovers a dramatic rise in medical interventions during childbirth, with C-sections and inductions now featured in more than 50% of UK births, sparking a national debate on maternity care.

NHS Maternity Scandal: Baby Deaths Expose Systemic Failings

Exclusive: Devastated families reveal how NHS trust failures led to preventable baby deaths. Shocking report exposes critical midwife shortages and catastrophic communication breakdowns at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust.

Newborn Baby Dies After Mother's Routine C-Section

A devastating maternity incident at a British hospital is under investigation after a newborn baby tragically died shortly after an emergency caesarean section, leaving a family in mourning and raising serious questions.

Mississippi Declares Emergency Over Soaring Infant Deaths

Mississippi declares a state of emergency over a devastating infant mortality crisis, with rates now the highest in the US. Health officials reveal a shocking 75% rise in newborn deaths in just one region, prompting urgent calls for action.

NHS Maternity 'Crisis' Causing Trauma and Deaths - MPs

A damning parliamentary inquiry exposes a systemic failure in NHS maternity care, with women facing traumatic births, life-changing injuries, and an 'unacceptable' number of preventable deaths, demanding urgent government action.

Premature Birth Raises Women's Heart Failure Risk

Groundbreaking UK research reveals women who give birth before 37 weeks, especially those with diabetes or obesity, are significantly more likely to develop heart failure later in life. Experts call for targeted healthcare strategies.

Olivia Bowen's traumatic birth: 'I nearly died'

Exclusive: Love Island star Olivia Bowen opens up about her harrowing near-death experience during the traumatic birth of daughter Siena, detailing massive blood loss and emergency surgery in a candid new interview.

Hospital settles over disabled newborn negligence

A Sydney hospital has reached a settlement after allegations of medical negligence left a newborn with severe, permanent disabilities. The case highlights ongoing concerns over maternity care standards.

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