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Black women face fibroid care delays in UK healthcare

A damning report reveals Black women in the UK experience unacceptable delays and poorer quality care for fibroid treatment, highlighting deep-seated racial disparities in the NHS maternity and gynaecological services.

Home Birth Deaths: Coroner Finds 'Gross Failure'

A coroner's report reveals systemic failures led to the deaths of a mother and baby during a home birth, prompting urgent calls for improved NHS maternity protocols and midwife training.

IVF insurance denied after baby's tragic death

A grieving mother shares her devastating story after health insurance refused to cover her IVF treatment when her newborn baby died just hours after birth, exposing shocking gaps in coverage.

NHS trust accused of home birth scare tactics

Exclusive investigation uncovers how NHS hospitals are using fear-based campaigns to discourage home births, sparking outrage among midwives and expectant parents across Britain.

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.

Midwife lied about age throughout pregnancy

A qualified midwife reveals how she concealed her true age from medical professionals during her pregnancy, exposing concerning gaps in the UK maternity system.

Pregnant Fashion Mogul's Medical Emergency Revealed

Exclusive details emerge about the pregnant fashion entrepreneur's sudden medical crisis that led to emergency hospitalisation and event cancellation, sending shockwaves through the industry.

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.

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.

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 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.

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