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.
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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.
Melissa Leong's mental health transformation revealed
MasterChef Australia judge Melissa Leong reveals her profound mental health transformation after a personal crisis, sharing her path to healing and self-discovery.
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.
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.
Social Media Apps Face Cigarette-Style Health Warnings
The UK Government is considering mandatory mental health warnings on social media platforms, similar to those on cigarette packets, to combat the growing crisis in youth mental health linked to excessive app usage.
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.
Suicide Leading Cause of Death for UK Young Adults
Devastating new ONS data shows suicide has become the biggest killer of young Brits aged 20-34, overtaking accidents and substance abuse. Experts demand urgent mental health action.
NYC declares social media a public health hazard for children
New York City takes a landmark stance against tech giants, officially classifying social media as an environmental toxin for young people's mental health.
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.
NHS Prescribes Art Galleries for Mental Health Treatment
Discover how the NHS is prescribing art galleries, museums, and cultural experiences as groundbreaking treatment for mental health conditions, chronic pain, and loneliness across the UK.
UK's Child Mental Health Crisis: Parents Reveal Agony
Exclusive: Desperate parents reveal their agonising battles with the UK's child mental health system as waiting lists spiral and children are failed. A Mirror investigation.
I Tried to Kill Myself After Universal Credit Cut Me Off
A former soldier's harrowing story of how the DWP's Universal Credit system and a devastating benefits cut led him to a suicide attempt, exposing the human cost of Britain's welfare crisis.
Teen's final message to Charlie Kirk before suicide
The devastating story of 18-year-old Tyler Robinson, who sent a final, desperate message to right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk moments before his suicide, exposing a harrowing online exchange about mental health and bullying.
Children's Mental Health Crisis Overwhelms A&E Departments
Exclusive NHS data reveals shocking 53% surge in children detained under Mental Health Act in English and Welsh A&E departments, exposing severe systemic failures in youth psychiatric care.
Man's agonising final moments captured in Westminster Bridge jump
Exclusive report on the harrowing final moments of a man who jumped from London's Westminster Bridge, as captured on a tourist's camera, raising urgent questions about mental health support and public safety.
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.
Roman Kemp's heartfelt suicide prevention plea
Capital FM presenter Roman Kemp bravely opens up about his personal grief and mental health struggles in a powerful new interview, urging for more open conversations to prevent suicide.
Expert Reveals 6 Hidden Signs of Chronic Stress
A leading mental health professional identifies six easily overlooked signs of chronic stress and burnout. Learn the hidden symptoms affecting millions and the crucial first steps to reclaim your wellbeing.
Wigan Star: How a Question Saved My Life From Suicide
Exclusive: Wigan Warriors star reveals his desperate mental health battle 15 years ago and how a single, direct question from a friend stopped him from taking his own life, in a powerful story of hope and rugby league's hidden struggles.
Mother's horror as son live-blogged his suicide
In a heart-wrenching interview, a grieving mother reveals the unimaginable pain of discovering her son's final social media posts, which chronicled his last moments before taking his own life. She now campaigns for greater mental health awareness.
UK Fathers' Suicide Rates Soar in National Crisis
Exclusive: New figures expose a devastating surge in suicide rates among British fathers, prompting urgent calls for a radical overhaul of the UK's perinatal mental health support.
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