Pregnancy gut issues may signal autism risk in children
New research uncovers a compelling link between maternal gastrointestinal issues during pregnancy and increased autism likelihood in offspring, offering fresh insights into early risk factors.
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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.
Pregnancy Prosecutions: America's New War on Women
As US states criminalise pregnancy outcomes, women face unprecedented legal threats. This investigative report exposes how reproductive rights are being dismantled state by state.
Prozac in pregnancy may harm baby brain development
New research suggests common antidepressant Prozac, taken during pregnancy, could affect fetal brain development, raising crucial questions about maternal mental health treatment.
Mother's water breaks at 26 weeks with twins: Miracle survival
A South Dakota mother's extraordinary story of survival after her water broke dangerously early at just 26 weeks pregnant with twins, facing immense odds in a race against time to save her babies.
Pregnancy Scaremongering: Paracetamol Panic and Political Shame
An examination of the dangerous trend of pregnancy scaremongering, from Trump's inflammatory theatre comments to the latest flawed paracetamol and autism study, and its real-world impact on maternal anxiety.
Gestational Diabetes Linked to Higher Autism, ADHD Risk
Groundbreaking research from Taiwan shows mothers with gestational diabetes are significantly more likely to have children displaying autism or ADHD symptoms by age 8.
Australian Experts: Trump's Paracetamol Claims Risk Pregnancy
Leading Australian medical bodies issue urgent warning over Donald Trump's baseless assertions about paracetamol, fearing dangerous consequences for maternal and fetal health.
UK Hospitals Report Surge in 'Giant Babies' Size of One-Year-Olds
Exclusive: British hospitals are witnessing a dramatic rise in 'giant babies' weighing over 11lbs at birth, with experts pointing to maternal obesity and gestational diabetes as key factors behind this alarming trend.
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.
Mother drowns after postnatal depression help pleas ignored
An inquest hears how Charlotte Drake, a new mother battling severe postnatal depression, drowned after her desperate pleas for mental health help went unanswered, sparking calls for a major overhaul of maternal care.
Suicide Leading Cause of Death for UK Young Adults
Devastating new ONS data shows suicide has become the biggest killer of young Brits aged 20-34, overtaking accidents and substance abuse. Experts demand urgent mental health action.
Flint's Radical Baby Payment: UK Policy Breakthrough?
A groundbreaking US scheme in Flint, Michigan, providing unconditional cash to new mothers is delivering stunning results in child development and maternal health. Could this radical policy be the answer to the UK's own child poverty crisis?
UK Caesarean Births: The Real Reasons Behind the Rise
Exclusive analysis reveals the complex mix of medical, social, and systemic factors behind the UK's rising C-section rates, moving beyond the 'too posh to push' myth.
Frozen IVF embryos linked to higher pregnancy risks, study reveals
New research indicates using frozen embryos in IVF may increase risks of high blood pressure disorders for expectant mothers. Experts urge caution and informed decision-making.
UK's Child Mental Health Crisis: Parents Reveal Agony
Exclusive: Desperate parents reveal their agonising battles with the UK's child mental health system as waiting lists spiral and children are failed. A Mirror investigation.
Children's Mental Health Crisis Overwhelms A&E Departments
Exclusive NHS data reveals shocking 53% surge in children detained under Mental Health Act in English and Welsh A&E departments, exposing severe systemic failures in youth psychiatric care.
THC Cannabis in Pregnancy Linked to Birth Defects and Autism
Exclusive: New medical research reveals pregnant women using THC cannabis face significantly higher risks of birth abnormalities and autism spectrum disorders in their children.
Bacteria linked to deadly pregnancy complication and cancer
Groundbreaking UK research uncovers a shocking connection between Fusobacterium, the dangerous pregnancy condition pre-eclampsia, and increased cancer vulnerability, revolutionising our understanding of maternal health.
Mental Health Crisis: 30% Surge in NHS Prescriptions
Exclusive NHS data analysis uncovers a dramatic 30% rise in mental health medication prescriptions across England, highlighting a deepening national health crisis and growing pressure on services.
Kate Lawler's Candid Mental Health Struggle: 'Having a Hard Time'
TV personality and radio host Kate Lawler gives a raw and honest account of her daily mental health struggles, sharing her journey to break the stigma and find strength in vulnerability.
Kate and William to attend separate International Women's Day events
The Prince and Princess of Wales will mark International Women's Day with separate high-profile engagements, with Kate visiting a maternal mental health hub and William attending the annual Commonwealth Day service.
Megan Boswell sentenced to life for toddler's murder
Megan Boswell, the Tennessee mother convicted of murdering her own 15-month-old daughter, Evelyn, has been handed a life sentence. The harrowing case, which involved the child's body being hidden in a shed, has concluded with a verdict that offers no chan
Bullied Teen Failed By 277-Day NHS Mental Health Wait
A brave teenager's harrowing story of surviving a brutal school beating, only to be failed by crippling NHS mental health waiting lists. His family's fight for care exposes a national crisis.
Radio Host's Near-Fatal Sepsis After Birth
Capital FM radio host Aimee Vivian reveals her near-fatal battle with sepsis just weeks after giving birth. A shocking story of a missed infection turning into a life-threatening crisis.
Teen's final 'I love you' text before tragedy
A 15-year-old boy tragically took his own life after sending his mother a final 'I love you' message. An inquest hears how his family had no idea he was struggling with his mental health.
Mother: NHS turned away my suicidal daughter
Exclusive: A heartbroken mother reveals how her suicidal 21-year-old daughter was denied urgent mental health support by the NHS, sparking outrage and calls for systemic reform.
Hidden Depression in Older Adults: Age UK's Urgent Warning
Exclusive: Leading UK charity urges the older generation to recognise the subtle symptoms of depression, challenging the misconception that low mood is an inevitable part of ageing. Learn the signs and where to find help.
Gabrielle Anwar Reveals Bipolar Disorder Battle
Former 'Burn Notice' actress Gabrielle Anwar opens up about her lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder, revealing how Hollywood stigma and personal trauma shaped her mental health journey in an exclusive Daily Mail interview.
Teacher's Mental Health: Missed 'Red Flags' Before Tragedy
An inquest into the death of teacher Robin Westman uncovers a series of missed mental health warnings, sparking urgent calls for better support systems in UK schools.
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