US Women Criminalised for Pregnancy Outcomes
Groundbreaking research exposes how hundreds of American women face criminal charges for pregnancy-related incidents, with devastating consequences for maternal healthcare.
Groundbreaking research exposes how hundreds of American women face criminal charges for pregnancy-related incidents, with devastating consequences for maternal healthcare.
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.
Groundbreaking research from Taiwan shows mothers with gestational diabetes are significantly more likely to have children displaying autism or ADHD symptoms by age 8.
Leading Australian medical bodies issue urgent warning over Donald Trump's baseless assertions about paracetamol, fearing dangerous consequences for maternal and fetal health.
A powerful call to end the judgement of mothers, revealing the extraordinary and often hidden sacrifices made in the daily chaos of parenting.
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.
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.
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.
Hollywood icon Sharon Stone opens up about the enduring legacy of her most famous role, reflecting on fame, ageing, and the scene that defined her career in a candid new interview.
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?
A fascinating rediscovery of a 1925 Country Diary reveals the astonishing homing ability of Herdwick sheep, a legendary trait deeply woven into the fabric of the Lake District.
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.
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.
Exclusive: New medical research reveals pregnant women using THC cannabis face significantly higher risks of birth abnormalities and autism spectrum disorders in their children.
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.
A desperate Wisconsin mother's social media post leads to a life-saving diagnosis for her infant son after multiple hospital visits failed to detect a serious brain injury.
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, 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
Basic Instinct icon Sharon Stone defies time, showcasing her phenomenal figure in a chic bathing suit during a patriotic photoshoot that has fans in awe.
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.
Rory McIlroy issues a powerful rallying cry to the European Ryder Cup team, urging them to adopt the relentless 'killer instinct' of tennis legend Novak Djokovic to secure victory against the USA in Rome.
The Guardian's five-star film review of 'Mother Vera' is reimagined, exploring this powerful story of sacrifice, resilience, and a mother's battle against a broken system in austerity Britain.
A grieving family demands answers after a healthy new mother, Krystal Márquez, died from a sepsis infection just days after a routine caesarean section at Trillium Health Partners' Mississauga Hospital, Ontario.
Leading medical experts issue a stark warning that sedentary habits and poor nutrition among 53 million Americans are creating a silent public health crisis, significantly increasing the risk of serious birth defects in future generations.
An urgent call for systemic change in how British society supports mothers, moving beyond empty praise to tangible policies that address the exhausting reality of unpaid care work.
A three-year-old boy's life was saved after his mum trusted her instincts and rushed him to hospital when a suspected holiday bug turned out to be a deadly sepsis infection. Read the full story.
A 44-year-old British woman becomes one of the oldest in the UK to give birth following a groundbreaking IVF treatment using her own eggs, offering new hope for women struggling with fertility later in life.
A father recounts his terrifying 10-minute fight for life against a savage bear attack in the US wilderness, in a miraculous tale of survival and paternal instinct.
New research exposes the devastating impact of Trump-era aid cuts, linking the expanded 'Mexico City Policy' to a dramatic 31% increase in maternal mortality across sub-Saharan African nations reliant on US health funding.
Botswana, a former HIV success story, faces a devastating new health emergency threatening to reverse decades of progress and push its population towards extinction.