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.
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Maternity Trousers With 'Hideaway Sack' Satire By Edith Pritchett
A satirical cartoon by Edith Pritchett imagines the ultimate maternity trousers, featuring a comically large, baggy sack designed for expectant mothers to hide in, offering a witty take on modern pregnancy apparel.
Pregnancy rash misdiagnosed as warts - mum's ordeal
A UK mother's rare PUPPP rash was repeatedly misdiagnosed as warts and scabies by medical professionals. Her distressing ordeal highlights a little-known but intensely itchy pregnancy condition that expectant mothers need to know about.
NHS Maternity Units Crumbling, Putting Babies at Risk
An exclusive investigation by The Independent reveals a deepening crisis in NHS maternity care, with staff forced to deliver babies in outdated and potentially unsafe buildings across England.
Mum loses 12st after miscarriage misdiagnosis trauma
A pregnant woman, told she had miscarried, was later found to be still carrying her baby. The traumatic misdiagnosis led to a 12-stone weight loss journey. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience and the importance of accurate healthcare.
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.
Martha's Rule: NHS Rolls Out Major Patient Safety Reform
The NHS in England is implementing 'Martha's Rule', a major patient safety initiative giving families the right to an urgent second opinion, following the tragic death of 13-year-old Martha Mills from sepsis.
Mum loses four stone during pregnancy journey
A UK mum shares her astonishing journey of losing four stone during pregnancy after a gestational diabetes diagnosis. Her story is a powerful testament to health transformation.
Nottingham Maternity Scandal: Dozens of Babies Died Amid Failures
A harrowing independent review into Nottingham's maternity services reveals a decade of catastrophic failures, avoidable baby deaths, and maternal injuries, prompting urgent national calls for NHS reform.
Katherine Ryan Banks Placenta Stem Cells After Secret Pregnancy
Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan opens up about her deeply personal choice to privately bank her placenta's stem cells after the birth of her third child, highlighting a growing trend in proactive healthcare decisions.
Whooping Cough Surge: Urgent Vaccine Plea to Pregnant Women
Health officials issue a stark warning as whooping cough cases in England hit a dramatic high. Pregnant women are strongly advised to get vaccinated to protect their newborns from this potentially fatal disease.
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.
Whooping Cough Emergency: Pregnant Women Urged to Vaccinate
UK Health Security Agency issues critical warning as whooping cough cases surge. Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated to protect newborns, with five infant deaths already reported.
Baby Dies from Whooping Cough as Vaccination Rates Fall
Health officials issue a dire alert after a baby dies from whooping cough amidst a dramatic drop in vaccination uptake across England. Experts warn of a potential public health crisis as cases surge to alarming levels.
Nurses' sharp eyes save newborn from rare spine defect
The incredible story of how a routine check by vigilant NHS nurses on baby Victoria led to the shocking discovery of a rare and dangerous spinal defect, saving her from paralysis.
New Mother Dies from Sepsis After Hospital Birth
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.
Kristin Cavallari's Disturbing Birth Trauma Details
Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari opens up in a raw and emotional interview about the 'disturbing' and nearly fatal complications she endured during the traumatic 72-hour birth of her third child. The Laguna Beach alum shares shocking details of her medic
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.
UK woman, 44, has baby after groundbreaking IVF treatment
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.
Mum's pregnancy bruise was terminal cancer
A young mother's routine pregnancy discovery of a mysterious bruise unveiled a rare and aggressive cancer. This is her heartbreaking story of courage and a powerful warning to others.
Husband's Agony After Wife's Tragic Death Following Birth
In a heart-wrenching exclusive, the husband of Lucy Connolly breaks his silence after her tragic death following a caesarean section at a UK hospital, raising serious questions about NHS maternity care.
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.
Mum's pregnancy sickness masked deadly cancer
A young mother shares her harrowing story of how her 'pregnancy sickness' was actually a rare and aggressive cancer, urging others to trust their instincts.
UK maternal deaths reach 20-year high
A shocking report reveals maternal deaths in the UK have surged to levels not seen in 20 years, with stark disparities affecting Black and Asian women disproportionately.
Black Women Face 5x Higher Maternal Death Risk in UK
Black women in the UK are five times more likely to die in childbirth than white women. Systemic racism in the NHS is putting lives at risk—urgent reform is needed.
Half of Black women ignored during UK childbirth
A new report highlights systemic failures in UK maternity care, with 50% of Black women raising concerns during labour not receiving adequate support.
NHS England's £27bn maternity failings crisis
A damning report exposes the NHS's £27bn liability for maternity care failures, with thousands of families affected by systemic issues in England's healthcare system.
Mum almost dies in childbirth - partner saves her
A mother shares her harrowing near-death experience during childbirth, revealing how her partner had to perform CPR to save her life.
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