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Hospital probe after baby declared stillborn found alive

An urgent independent investigation has been launched into a major hospital trust after a baby pronounced stillborn was discovered to be alive, raising serious concerns about maternity safety protocols and patient care standards.

Home Birth Deaths: Coroner Finds 'Gross Failure'

A coroner's report reveals systemic failures led to the deaths of a mother and baby during a home birth, prompting urgent calls for improved NHS maternity protocols and midwife training.

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.

Nutritionist's freebirth ends in baby death tragedy

A qualified nutritionist who championed unassisted childbirth has spoken out after her baby boy died during a planned freebirth at her Nottingham home, raising urgent questions about the risks of delivery without medical supervision.

IVF insurance denied after baby's tragic death

A grieving mother shares her devastating story after health insurance refused to cover her IVF treatment when her newborn baby died just hours after birth, exposing shocking gaps in coverage.

Influencer dies during planned home water birth

Social media star Sophie Bugg-Hayes dies during planned home water birth as husband watches helplessly, sparking urgent safety discussions about maternal healthcare choices.

NHS maternity negligence payouts hit record £1.1bn

Shocking new figures reveal NHS maternity negligence claims have reached unprecedented levels, exposing systemic failures and demanding urgent government action to protect mothers and babies.

Mother and baby die in home birth tragedy

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.

NHS negligence liabilities hit record £60bn

Shocking new figures reveal the NHS's clinical negligence liabilities have skyrocketed to £60 billion, driven by a dramatic surge in maternity care compensation claims that threatens the health service's financial stability.

Midwife investigated for notes on incontinence pads

A senior midwife at Nottingham University Hospitals is under investigation after writing insensitive notes on incontinence pads about new mothers, raising serious concerns about maternity care standards.

Mother dies after home birth tragedy

A mother's dream of a natural home birth turned to tragedy when she suffered a fatal haemorrhage moments after welcoming her newborn. The inquest reveals heartbreaking details about the safety concerns surrounding planned home deliveries.

Home birth tragedy sparks NHS maternity safety review

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.

Mother and newborn die after home birth tragedy

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.

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