A Guardian Blind Date in London saw financial analyst Karyshma, 27, meet radiographer Arun, 36, for tapas. Despite a contact lens mishap, they rated the evening highly and exchanged numbers. Read their full review.
Financial analyst Karyshma, 27, and radiographer Arun, 36, enjoyed a promising blind date at Parrillan in London, scoring it 8/10. They've exchanged numbers and are open to meeting again. Read their full story.
An investigation into the 'Birth Keepers' movement, a network of midwives and doulas building a controversial, lucrative empire around home births and maternal care. Explore the ethical debates and personal stories.
A new podcast investigates the 'Birth Keepers', a growing movement of unregulated birth workers in the UK. Explore the risks, the motivations, and the complex debate around autonomous childbirth.
Aaron, 28, and Tara, 30, share their honest review of a Guardian blind date at Los Mochis in London. Find out why they rated it 6/10 and 8/10, and how to apply for your own.
Amanda, 56, and Paul, 53, found a genuine connection over dinner at Caravelli in Loughborough. Discover their honest review and see if sparks flew on this week's Guardian Blind Date. Fancy your own adventure? Apply now.
Sarah and Russell's blind date after a 15-year gap was a whirlwind of chat, tapas, and a potential friendship built on visiting east coast puffins. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
Exclusive: NHS websites referred pregnant women to materials promoting the Free Birth Society, linked to baby deaths worldwide. Discover the full investigation into this alarming breach of trust.
Exclusive investigation reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by podcast tales of births without medical assistance. Read the shocking findings.
Teri Kearns decided to test her Hinge date by showing up in a full dolphin outfit. The hilarious reaction was caught on camera, but did they have a second date? Find out what happened next.
The death of Jennifer Cahill and baby Agnes highlights Britain's maternity crisis. With 68% of units deemed unsafe and soaring trauma rates, women are losing faith in hospital births.
Leading maternity experts call for urgent improvements in home birth safety protocols, including clearer risk communication and guaranteed access to skilled midwives across the UK.
Love Island star Olivia Bowen bravely opens up about her traumatic childbirth experience, with emotional scenes from new documentary resonating deeply with parents across the UK.
Lingerie tycoon Eloise Monaghan shares the extraordinary story of her daughter's birth at home with wife Rebecca, revealing unexpected twists and the unique name they chose for their newborn.
A romantic Hinge date in Melbourne took an unexpected turn when a disagreement over dinner etiquette escalated into a public confrontation requiring police attendance. Discover what went wrong during this disastrous evening.
A coroner has issued a formal warning to the NHS after a baby died during a home birth, highlighting critical gaps in emergency transfer protocols and midwife training.
Former Love Island favourite Olivia Bowen shares intimate details of her challenging labour journey with newborn son Abel, revealing the emotional and physical struggles she faced during delivery.
Former TV personality Lou O'Neil and husband Jake celebrate the arrival of their second child, completing their family in a heartwarming London birth story.
A quick-thinking new mother gave birth on the hard shoulder after using her son's toy car to reach the hospital when her labour progressed rapidly, in a dramatic motorway delivery.
Kira Cousins shares her incredible story of unexpectedly giving birth at home after experiencing what she thought was severe stomach pain, in a tale that's stunned medical professionals.
Exclusive investigation uncovers how NHS hospitals are using fear-based campaigns to discourage home births, sparking outrage among midwives and expectant parents across Britain.
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.
Social media star Sophie Bugg-Hayes dies during planned home water birth as husband watches helplessly, sparking urgent safety discussions about maternal healthcare choices.
In an emotional rollercoaster, rugby league star Ryan Matterson marries his partner in a dream Bali ceremony, only to face an emergency premature birth days later. The heartwarming story of love, crisis and new beginnings.
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.
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.
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.
Influencer Fandy's decision to broadcast her labour and delivery on Twitch has ignited fierce debate about privacy, boundaries and the monetisation of intimate life moments in the digital age.
A Virgin Australia flight attendant delivered her baby prematurely during a flight from Fiji to Sydney, forcing an emergency landing in New Caledonia. Read the incredible story of the airborne medical emergency.