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.
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Coroners' Death Prevention Reports Ignored
Parents who lost their daughter demand legal enforcement of coroners' reports after a study reveals systemic NHS failures are being routinely ignored, leading to preventable deaths.
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.
Pregnancy weight gain study reveals health risks
New research shows 67% of women gain too much or too little weight during pregnancy, increasing health risks for both mother and baby. Learn more about the findings.
Coroners' maternal death advice routinely ignored
Shocking research reveals 62% of coroners' prevention reports for maternal deaths in England and Wales go unheeded. Urgent NHS maternity investigation needed.
Princess of Wales Champions Early Childhood Investment
The Princess of Wales and Gareth Southgate unite at London summit launching five business initiatives to support early childhood development, aiming to reach one million children by 2026.
Princess of Wales Opens Up on Maternal Mental Health
The Princess of Wales pens emotional letter supporting maternal mental health awareness, championing 'love, hope and compassion' for parents facing perinatal challenges.
Home birth tragedy reveals UK maternity system failures
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.
Mum dies after childbirth as husband demands answers
A husband is seeking answers after his wife, Ilona Kazik, 32, died from a brain bleed 11 days after giving birth. She never held her newborn son. Read the full story.
Mum dies days after giving birth to first child
Ilona Kazik, 32, died from a brain haemorrhage days after her son's birth. Her husband demands answers as an inquest into maternity care begins.
Kashmir's Maternal Health Crisis: Births at 14,000ft
Gujjar-Bakarwal women in Kashmir's mountains face childbirth alone due to healthcare exclusion. This maternal mortality crisis demands urgent policy intervention.
Miracle baby survives mum's brain surgery
An expectant mother shares her emotional story of waking from emergency brain surgery to discover her unborn baby was safe and kicking inside her, in a remarkable tale of medical resilience.
Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled
Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.
England's Obesity Crisis Worsens: New Data Revealed
Exclusive analysis reveals England's escalating obesity epidemic with stark regional disparities and concerning patterns emerging across different demographic groups.
Unexpected Early Pregnancy Symptoms Revealed
Discover the lesser-known early signs of pregnancy that go beyond missed periods and nausea, including back pain and headaches that could indicate you're expecting.
Jennifer Lawrence reveals postpartum anxiety struggle
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence bravely reveals her struggle with severe postpartum anxiety following the birth of her second child, discussing why speaking openly about motherhood challenges remains frightening for many women.
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'.
Mother jailed for life after murdering teenage daughter
A mother has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the horrific murder of her 17-year-old daughter, whose body was discovered wrapped in plastic at their family residence in a case that has shocked the nation.
COVID in pregnancy linked to child development delays
Groundbreaking research from Massachusetts General Hospital shows children born to mothers who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy face significantly higher risks of developmental delays and autism spectrum disorder diagnoses.
COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy: No Autism Link Found
Groundbreaking research involving over 62,000 pregnancies reveals COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy doesn't increase autism risk in children, providing crucial reassurance for expectant mothers.
COVID in pregnancy linked to child developmental delays
Groundbreaking research from Massachusetts General Hospital suggests contracting COVID-19 while pregnant may significantly increase the risk of developmental delays and autism diagnosis in children. Discover the crucial findings that every expectant paren
Mother drowns three children in Texas mansion tragedy
A Texas mother has confessed to drowning her three children, aged 3, 5 and 7, in the family bathtub after claiming her marriage had become 'miserable'. The tragic incident unfolded in the family's upscale mansion, leaving the community in shock.
Men's Health Crisis: Why Men Die Years Earlier
Shocking new research reveals the stark gender gap in life expectancy as experts warn men's health is in crisis. Discover the urgent changes needed to address this silent emergency.
Extreme Heat Increases Premature Birth Risk 15%
Groundbreaking research from Stanford University shows extreme heat exposure significantly increases risk of premature births, with worrying implications for climate change and maternal health.
Delaying Parenthood Fuels UK Donor Egg Crisis
Leading fertility specialists reveal how Britain's rising maternal age is creating unprecedented demand for donor eggs, with IVF clinics struggling to meet needs as more women face biological clock realities.
New mum dies after 'just anxiety' diagnosis
A 31-year-old new mother died from a pulmonary embolism after medical staff repeatedly dismissed her severe symptoms as 'just anxiety', leaving behind her newborn baby and devastated family.
Hailey Bieber's ovarian cyst health confession
Model Hailey Bieber reveals her shocking health crisis involving large ovarian cysts that left her feeling like her body was shutting down completely.
BBC star launches mental health fund after depression battle
Former BBC presenter Marcus Skeete reveals his devastating mental health struggle and launches groundbreaking fund to support others in crisis
NHS mental health failures in postnatal depression tragedy
Exclusive investigation reveals how systemic failures in NHS mental health support contributed to the death of a young mother battling severe postnatal depression, as her family demands urgent reform.
Mother dies in home birth after wrong risk assessment
A mother's dream home birth turned to tragedy when she was incorrectly assessed as low risk, leading to her death just hours after giving birth, an inquest hears.
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