Mother's psychosis tragedy: The baby she adored
Friends reveal the heartbreaking backstory of Alice Mackey, a successful professional whose life shattered when postpartum psychosis turned her dream of motherhood into unimaginable tragedy.
Category : Search result: maternal distress
Florida Mother's Desperate 911 Call: 'He's Got My Baby!'
A frantic Florida mother's harrowing 911 call reveals the terrifying moment her child was snatched in a shocking abduction case that has left authorities searching for answers.
Grandmother breastfed grandchildren without asking parents
A grandmother's revelation about breastfeeding her grandchildren without explicit permission has ignited fierce discussion about family boundaries and infant feeding practices across Britain.
Miracle Mum Defies Odds With 11-Week Premature Baby
A courageous 24-year-old mother ignored doctors' warnings and delivered her extremely premature daughter at just 29 weeks, with both mother and baby now thriving against all expectations.
NYC Black Maternal Mortality Crisis Exposed in New Report
A disturbing new report exposes how Black women in New York City face dramatically higher risks during childbirth, with mortality rates far exceeding other groups despite city healthcare access.
Texas mother accused of shooting her two children dead
A Texas mother stands accused of the horrific shooting deaths of her two young children in a case that has left investigators and neighbours searching for answers about what could drive a parent to such violence.
Mum survives losing 13 litres of blood in childbirth
A mother who lost nearly three times her body's blood volume during a traumatic childbirth shares her incredible survival story and warning signs every expectant mother should know.
Mum's flu nightmare days before giving birth
A mother shares her terrifying ordeal of contracting severe influenza just days before her scheduled C-section, highlighting the dangers of flu during pregnancy and the NHS heroes who saved her baby.
C-section stigma fuels maternal anxiety crisis
An exclusive investigation reveals how negative attitudes towards caesarean births are creating unnecessary fear and anxiety for expectant mothers across the UK.
Pregnancy gut issues may signal autism risk in children
New research uncovers a compelling link between maternal gastrointestinal issues during pregnancy and increased autism likelihood in offspring, offering fresh insights into early risk factors.
Mum's 'Anxiety' Was Actually Life-Threatening Sepsis
First-time mother Sophie Burch shares her terrifying sepsis ordeal after childbirth, revealing how medical staff dismissed her symptoms as normal anxiety in a story that will shock parents everywhere.
Pregnancy Prosecutions: America's New War on Women
As US states criminalise pregnancy outcomes, women face unprecedented legal threats. This investigative report exposes how reproductive rights are being dismantled state by state.
Prozac in pregnancy may harm baby brain development
New research suggests common antidepressant Prozac, taken during pregnancy, could affect fetal brain development, raising crucial questions about maternal mental health treatment.
Mother's water breaks at 26 weeks with twins: Miracle survival
A South Dakota mother's extraordinary story of survival after her water broke dangerously early at just 26 weeks pregnant with twins, facing immense odds in a race against time to save her babies.
US Women Criminalised for Pregnancy Outcomes
Groundbreaking research exposes how hundreds of American women face criminal charges for pregnancy-related incidents, with devastating consequences for maternal healthcare.
Pregnancy Scaremongering: Paracetamol Panic and Political Shame
An examination of the dangerous trend of pregnancy scaremongering, from Trump's inflammatory theatre comments to the latest flawed paracetamol and autism study, and its real-world impact on maternal anxiety.
Gestational Diabetes Linked to Higher Autism, ADHD Risk
Groundbreaking research from Taiwan shows mothers with gestational diabetes are significantly more likely to have children displaying autism or ADHD symptoms by age 8.
Australian Experts: Trump's Paracetamol Claims Risk Pregnancy
Leading Australian medical bodies issue urgent warning over Donald Trump's baseless assertions about paracetamol, fearing dangerous consequences for maternal and fetal health.
Gary Lineker's 'The Box' Contestants Left in Tears
BBC presenter Gary Lineker's new reality show 'The Box' has sparked controversy as contestants face extreme isolation, with producers forced to intervene after psychological distress.
Stop Judging Mothers: The Unseen Labour of Parenting
A powerful call to end the judgement of mothers, revealing the extraordinary and often hidden sacrifices made in the daily chaos of parenting.
UK Hospitals Report Surge in 'Giant Babies' Size of One-Year-Olds
Exclusive: British hospitals are witnessing a dramatic rise in 'giant babies' weighing over 11lbs at birth, with experts pointing to maternal obesity and gestational diabetes as key factors behind this alarming trend.
Ardern: Childbirth Mortality Is a 'Hidden Genocide'
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern delivers a powerful address, framing the global crisis in maternal healthcare as a 'hidden genocide' and a critical failure of our time that demands urgent action.
Mother drowns after postnatal depression help pleas ignored
An inquest hears how Charlotte Drake, a new mother battling severe postnatal depression, drowned after her desperate pleas for mental health help went unanswered, sparking calls for a major overhaul of maternal care.
Flint's Radical Baby Payment: UK Policy Breakthrough?
A groundbreaking US scheme in Flint, Michigan, providing unconditional cash to new mothers is delivering stunning results in child development and maternal health. Could this radical policy be the answer to the UK's own child poverty crisis?
UK Caesarean Births: The Real Reasons Behind the Rise
Exclusive analysis reveals the complex mix of medical, social, and systemic factors behind the UK's rising C-section rates, moving beyond the 'too posh to push' myth.
Frozen IVF embryos linked to higher pregnancy risks, study reveals
New research indicates using frozen embryos in IVF may increase risks of high blood pressure disorders for expectant mothers. Experts urge caution and informed decision-making.
Passenger tries to open plane door mid-flight on Korean Air
A major security incident unfolded aboard a Korean Air flight as a passenger attempted to open an emergency exit door mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing at Incheon Airport. The suspect, reportedly in a state of mental distress, is now in custody.
THC Cannabis in Pregnancy Linked to Birth Defects and Autism
Exclusive: New medical research reveals pregnant women using THC cannabis face significantly higher risks of birth abnormalities and autism spectrum disorders in their children.
Bacteria linked to deadly pregnancy complication and cancer
Groundbreaking UK research uncovers a shocking connection between Fusobacterium, the dangerous pregnancy condition pre-eclampsia, and increased cancer vulnerability, revolutionising our understanding of maternal health.
Kate and William to attend separate International Women's Day events
The Prince and Princess of Wales will mark International Women's Day with separate high-profile engagements, with Kate visiting a maternal mental health hub and William attending the annual Commonwealth Day service.
Page 1 of 3