Mother dies in home birth after wrong risk assessment
A mother's dream home birth turned to tragedy when she was incorrectly assessed as low risk, leading to her death just hours after giving birth, an inquest hears.
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NHS Maternity Scandal: Bereaved Parents Demand Justice
Heartbroken families who lost babies in NHS maternity scandals warn more hospitals could be implicated as government launches urgent review into maternity services across England.
Mother dies after traumatic home birth emergency transfer
A mother who planned a peaceful home birth died in hospital after a traumatic emergency transfer. Her newborn remains in critical care as family demands answers about maternity safety failures.
Leeds Maternity Scandal: NHS Review After Baby Deaths
A damning independent inquiry reveals catastrophic failures at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust maternity units, prompting urgent government action and sweeping review of patient safety.
Influencer dies during planned home water birth
Social media star Sophie Bugg-Hayes dies during planned home water birth as husband watches helplessly, sparking urgent safety discussions about maternal healthcare choices.
NHS maternity negligence payouts hit record £1.1bn
Shocking new figures reveal NHS maternity negligence claims have reached unprecedented levels, exposing systemic failures and demanding urgent government action to protect mothers and babies.
Mother and baby die in home birth tragedy
An exclusive Daily Mail investigation reveals the heartbreaking details surrounding the deaths of a mother and her newborn daughter during a planned home birth, raising urgent questions about maternal safety.
NHS negligence liabilities hit record £60bn
Shocking new figures reveal the NHS's clinical negligence liabilities have skyrocketed to £60 billion, driven by a dramatic surge in maternity care compensation claims that threatens the health service's financial stability.
Mother dies after heroic home birth shouting "I'm a warrior"
A devoted mother's final words 'I'm a warrior' echo as she tragically passes away following a traumatic home birth in Northampton, leaving behind a newborn daughter and grieving family.
Midwife investigated for notes on incontinence pads
A senior midwife at Nottingham University Hospitals is under investigation after writing insensitive notes on incontinence pads about new mothers, raising serious concerns about maternity care standards.
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.
Coroner warns of home birth risks after mother and baby die
A coroner has sounded the alarm on home birth risks after a double tragedy claimed the lives of a 34-year-old mother and her baby during complications at a planned home delivery in Somerset.
Home birth tragedy sparks NHS maternity safety review
Exclusive investigation reveals how a routine home birth turned fatal for first-time mother Sophie Ross, exposing critical gaps in UK maternity safety protocols and sparking calls for urgent reform.
Mother and newborn die hours after birth at London hospital
A London family is grieving after both mother Samantha Cushing and her newborn baby passed away just hours after delivery at North Middlesex Hospital, sparking an urgent investigation.
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.
Perfect pregnancy ends with newborn's tragic death
A mother's heartbreaking account of losing her newborn daughter after what doctors called a 'perfectly healthy' pregnancy reveals critical gaps in UK maternity care.
Support network transforms baby loss care for Black families
A groundbreaking peer support initiative is addressing the stark inequalities in baby loss outcomes for Black families across the UK, creating spaces for healing and systemic change.
Baby Found Dead on Sofa After Midwife Missed Visit
A devastating investigation reveals a newborn baby was found dead on a sofa after a community midwife failed to carry out a scheduled home visit. The NHS Trust has issued a profound apology.
Black Women Face 'Appalling' NHS Maternity Care Gap
A damning parliamentary report exposes a stark racial divide in UK maternity care, revealing Black women are disproportionately harmed by systemic NHS failures and neglect.
Wes Streeting Orders Major Review of NHS Maternity Care
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches a comprehensive review into England's crisis-hit NHS maternity services, pledging a 'fundamental shift' in care following a series of devastating scandals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brit's Mysterious Malaysia Death: Family's 3 Questions
The family of Oliver Pugh, a British man found dead in a Malaysian hotel room, are left with agonising unanswered questions as authorities remain tight-lipped. Exclusive details on the baffling case.
Mother's campaign for 'cold cots' after stillborn tragedy
A bereaved mother shares her powerful story of using a cold cot, a special refrigerated crib, to spend precious days with her stillborn daughter, advocating for wider access to the devices across UK hospitals.
Pregnant Pixie Lott's daring sheer bodysuit
Singer Pixie Lott, expecting her first child, stuns in a racy black sheer bodysuit at a London launch party, confidently showcasing her pregnancy glow.
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