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Mum of quads beats 1 in 55m odds to have quintuplets

A UK mother, already a parent to quadruplets, has stunned medical experts by giving birth to quintuplets—a phenomenon with odds of 1 in 55 million. Discover her incredible journey and the medical marvel of her two rare multiple births.

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.

NHS Scotland Staff Sickness Hits 10-Year High

Exclusive analysis reveals NHS Scotland's staff sickness rates have soared to their highest level in 10 years, with 18 out of 18 health boards reporting increased absenteeism, raising alarm about workforce burnout and patient care.

Olivia Bowen's traumatic birth: 'I nearly died'

Exclusive: Love Island star Olivia Bowen opens up about her harrowing near-death experience during the traumatic birth of daughter Siena, detailing massive blood loss and emergency surgery in a candid new interview.

Hospital settles over disabled newborn negligence

A Sydney hospital has reached a settlement after allegations of medical negligence left a newborn with severe, permanent disabilities. The case highlights ongoing concerns over maternity care standards.

NHS backlog hits 7.37M amid transparency row

The NHS waiting list has surged to a staggering 7.37 million, with critics accusing the government of downplaying the crisis. Experts warn of worsening delays and strained resources.

Couple's agonising choice over identical twin girls

A couple expecting identical twin girls confronts an impossible dilemma as doctors warn one may not survive. Their emotional journey highlights the fragility of life and the strength of parental love.

AFLW star's teammate helps deliver her baby

Brisbane Lions AFLW player Natalie Grider shares the touching story of how teammate Kate Lutkins became her birth partner during the arrival of her son, highlighting the unbreakable bond between teammates.

NHS midwife shortage hits decade low

Official data reveals a worrying shortage of midwives in England, with staffing levels falling to their lowest in a decade. Experts warn of risks to maternal care as the NHS struggles to retain professionals.

NHS trusts face urgent cost-cutting demands

Dozens of NHS trusts are under pressure to cut costs after the Department of Health and Social Care ordered urgent savings, raising concerns over patient care.

NHS faces 40,000 nursing vacancies crisis

The NHS faces a staffing catastrophe with over 40,000 nursing and midwifery roles unfilled, exacerbating pressure on frontline services. Experts warn of dire consequences for patient care.

Mums forced back to work days after birth

A disturbing report reveals new mothers in the UK are being pressured to return to work within days of childbirth due to inadequate maternity leave policies and financial strain.

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