FBS Ideology Goes Global in Birth Keepers Investigation
Episode five of a year-long investigation reveals how Emilee and Yolande's FBS ideology seeded globally, reaching further than imagined. Listen to the full podcast.
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FBS Ideology Goes Global in Birth Keepers Episode 5
Investigative journalists trace the astonishing global spread of the FBS ideology created by Emilee and Yolande. Discover the findings of this year-long Guardian investigation.
Birth Keepers: The Radical Movement Changing UK Maternity
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.
Asian women twice as likely to suffer severe birth tears
Exclusive NHS data analysis reveals Asian women in England are nearly twice as likely to experience severe childbirth tears. Experts warn of a critical knowledge gap among healthcare staff. Read the full investigation.
Mum nearly dies of sepsis while breastfeeding newborn
Ellie Marples' first moments with her newborn turned into a fight for life after an amniotic fluid embolism triggered sepsis. Read her harrowing survival story.
Free Birth Society linked to infant fatalities worldwide
A Guardian investigation reveals the multimillion-dollar Free Birth Society, promoting unassisted childbirth, has been linked to baby deaths. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
C-Sections Overtake Natural Births in UK NHS Data
For the first time, more UK babies are born by C-section than vaginally. We explore the NHS data, the 'too posh to push' legacy, and the call for better maternity support.
48 stillbirths linked to online 'free birth' influencers
A Guardian investigation into the Free Birth Society reveals 48 cases of late-term stillbirths or serious harm, highlighting urgent need for online health advice safeguards in the UK and beyond.
Influencer Pyari Maryam dies after giving birth to twins
Social media influencer Pyari Maryam has tragically died shortly after delivering twin boys. Her husband Ahsan Ali confirmed the news, requesting prayers for her. This is the second such tragedy in months.
Why Epidurals Don't Always Provide Full Pain Relief
Discover why epidurals sometimes fail during childbirth and what expectant mothers should know about pain management options. Learn from medical experts and personal experiences.
Medical Experts Warn Against Dangerous Free Birth Trend
Leading healthcare professionals condemn the rising 'free birth' movement, warning that social media misinformation puts mothers and babies at serious risk. Learn the facts.
Free Birth Society: Five Key Investigation Findings
A Guardian investigation reveals shocking findings about the Free Birth Society's promotion of unassisted childbirth in the UK. Discover the risks and realities.
Mouse 'Midwives' Dramatically Increase Birth Survival
Groundbreaking study reveals experienced female mice act as midwives, pulling out stuck pups. Survival rates soar from 0% to 90%, showing animal caregiving is more common than thought.
Natalie Cassidy fractured sternum during childbirth
EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy reveals she suffered a fractured sternum while giving birth to her second child, describing the intense pain and challenging recovery in an emotional new interview.
Home Birth Safety: Experts Demand Better Warnings
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.
Trump's SNAP cuts spark outrage and hunger fears
Former President Donald Trump's executive order to restrict SNAP benefits has ignited fierce backlash from anti-poverty groups and Democratic lawmakers, raising concerns about a looming hunger crisis across America.
Court Orders Food Stamp Restoration for 700,000
A federal judge has ordered the immediate reinstatement of food stamp benefits for nearly 700,000 Americans after ruling the Trump administration's snap policy change was unlawful.
Louise Thompson: 1 Year Hospital-Free After Birth Trauma
Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson celebrates twelve months without emergency surgery or hospital admissions following her life-threatening childbirth experience that left her feeling 'cracked wide open like death'.
SNAP Benefits Delayed: Millions Face Food Insecurity
Critical food assistance for vulnerable Americans faces major delays due to technical failures in government payment systems, raising concerns about hunger and food waste across the nation.
US Congress seeks emergency funds from Hartford amid crisis
In an extraordinary turn of events, members of the United States Congress have been compelled to seek emergency financial assistance from Hartford, Connecticut, as political gridlock leaves them without pay. This unprecedented situation reveals deepening
Food Bank Crisis as Benefits Lapse Sparks Hunger Fears
UK food banks face unprecedented strain as vital government food assistance programmes expire, leaving vulnerable families struggling to afford basic essentials amid rising food costs.
Trump food stamp crackdown overturned by judges
In a landmark ruling, federal judges have struck down Trump-era restrictions that would have stripped nearly 700,000 Americans of vital food stamp benefits, dealing a significant blow to the former administration's welfare reform agenda.
AirPods Pro 3 to Feature Advanced Hearing Aid Technology
Apple's upcoming AirPods Pro 3 are poised to transform from premium earbuds into sophisticated hearing aids, featuring cutting-edge health monitoring technology that could disrupt the traditional hearing assistance market.
Judge Blocks Trump's Food Stamp Suspension
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's abrupt suspension of the SNAP programme, protecting millions of Americans from immediate food assistance cuts in a major legal setback for the White House.
Court blocks Trump's food stamp cuts for 700,000 Americans
A US federal court has struck down Donald Trump's controversial attempt to remove nearly 700,000 Americans from food stamp programmes, dealing a significant legal defeat to the former president's welfare reform agenda.
Govt Shutdown Threatens Halloween Food Assistance
Millions of American families face Halloween horror as vital food benefits could vanish amid political deadlock over government funding, threatening nutrition programmes nationwide.
Hollyoaks Star Hospitalised After Childbirth - Emotional Reveal
Hollyoaks actress Nadine Mulkerrin reveals her traumatic postnatal experience that led to hospitalisation and shares her emotional journey to recovery.
42 Million Face Food Stamp Cutoff in Shutdown Crisis
Millions of vulnerable families across America could lose vital food assistance as political deadlock threatens government shutdown and SNAP funding collapse.
Trump faces lawsuit over food stamp cuts
Former President Donald Trump's USDA faces lawsuit over attempt to terminate SNAP benefits for nearly 700,000 Americans during pandemic.
States sue Trump admin over food stamp cuts
A coalition of US states files lawsuit challenging Trump administration's controversial SNAP restrictions that could strip food assistance from hundreds of thousands.
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