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Mother dies after home birth tragedy

A mother's dream of a natural home birth turned to tragedy when she suffered a fatal haemorrhage moments after welcoming her newborn. The inquest reveals heartbreaking details about the safety concerns surrounding planned home deliveries.

Sepsis Warning: Common Pains That Could Kill

Medical experts reveal the hidden dangers of misdiagnosed UTIs and kidney stones as sepsis cases rise across the UK. Learn to spot the critical symptoms before it's too late.

Record-breaking 13lb 14oz baby born in UK

A UK mother delivers a colossal 13lb 14oz baby boy naturally, defying medical expectations and sharing her extraordinary birth story that's capturing national attention.

Influencer live-streams childbirth on Twitch

Influencer Fandy's decision to broadcast her labour and delivery on Twitch has ignited fierce debate about privacy, boundaries and the monetisation of intimate life moments in the digital age.

Mum's 'Anxiety' Was Actually Life-Threatening Sepsis

First-time mother Sophie Burch shares her terrifying sepsis ordeal after childbirth, revealing how medical staff dismissed her symptoms as normal anxiety in a story that will shock parents everywhere.

Mum's 'Pulled Muscle' Was Silent Killer Sepsis

A mother's routine gym session led to a life-threatening sepsis misdiagnosis. Discover the hidden symptoms that almost cost her everything and the urgent NHS warning for all.

Father died after paramedics missed sepsis signs

A coroner has issued a stark warning after a 39-year-old father died from sepsis. Paramedics assessed him at home but failed to recognise the deadly signs, sending him back to bed with paracetamol. His family is now demanding answers and systemic change.

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.

Student's flu led to sepsis and quadruple amputation

A chilling warning for students and parents as a routine Freshers' flu escalates into life-threatening sepsis, leading to a quadruple amputation for one young man. Learn the critical signs doctors missed.

Dad, 40, dies from sepsis after toothache - family's warning

The heartbroken family of Ian Green, a 40-year-old father from St Helens, issues a critical public health warning after he tragically died from sepsis stemming from a tooth infection. They urge greater awareness of the deadly signs.

Over Half of UK Babies Born via Medical Intervention

A major NHS report reveals a historic shift in UK childbirth, with medical interventions like C-sections and inductions now accounting for more than half of all births, raising questions about maternity care trends.

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.

"Pulled Muscle" Was Actually Deadly Sepsis: Mum's Warning

A mother's routine doctor's visit for a 'pulled muscle' turned into a life-threatening sepsis nightmare. Read her harrowing story and learn the crucial signs that everyone must know to avoid a similar misdiagnosis.

NHS to implement 'Martha's Rule' after sepsis death

The NHS is set to implement 'Martha's Rule', a major new patient safety initiative giving families the right to an urgent second opinion, following the preventable death of 13-year-old Martha Mills from sepsis.

Martha's Rule Now Active in Every English Hospital

In a major victory for patient safety, Martha's Rule is now fully operational across all acute NHS hospitals in England, giving families a direct lifeline to a rapid review if their concerns are not being heard.

TJ Watt & Wife Reveal Daughter's Traumatic Birth

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt and his wife Dani have bravely shared the harrowing details of their daughter Blakely's traumatic birth, including a terrifying haemorrhage and emergency surgery.

Coroner Slams 'Gross Failure' After Mum's Sepsis Death

A coroner has ruled that the death of Valerie Kneale, 58, was contributed to by neglect after a 'gross failure' by medical staff to diagnose her sepsis. Her daughter's fight for answers exposes critical NHS failings.

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