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Baby Found Dead on Sofa After Midwife Missed Visit
A devastating investigation reveals a newborn baby was found dead on a sofa after a community midwife failed to carry out a scheduled home visit. The NHS Trust has issued a profound apology.
Black Women Face 'Appalling' NHS Maternity Care Gap
A damning parliamentary report exposes a stark racial divide in UK maternity care, revealing Black women are disproportionately harmed by systemic NHS failures and neglect.
Wes Streeting Orders Major Review of NHS Maternity Care
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches a comprehensive review into England's crisis-hit NHS maternity services, pledging a 'fundamental shift' in care following a series of devastating scandals.
NHS Launches Major Maternity Probe Into 14 Trusts
Exclusive: A major national investigation has been launched into 14 NHS maternity units following a series of tragic baby deaths and life-changing injuries. Discover which trusts are under scrutiny and why.
Maternity Trousers With 'Hideaway Sack' Satire By Edith Pritchett
A satirical cartoon by Edith Pritchett imagines the ultimate maternity trousers, featuring a comically large, baggy sack designed for expectant mothers to hide in, offering a witty take on modern pregnancy apparel.
NHS Maternity Units Crumbling, Putting Babies at Risk
An exclusive investigation by The Independent reveals a deepening crisis in NHS maternity care, with staff forced to deliver babies in outdated and potentially unsafe buildings across England.
Over Half of UK Births Now Involve Medical Intervention
A landmark NHS audit uncovers a dramatic rise in medical interventions during childbirth, with C-sections and inductions now featured in more than 50% of UK births, sparking a national debate on maternity care.
NHS Maternity Scandal: Baby Deaths Expose Systemic Failings
Exclusive: Devastated families reveal how NHS trust failures led to preventable baby deaths. Shocking report exposes critical midwife shortages and catastrophic communication breakdowns at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Rihanna's London Appearance Sparks Third Baby Rumours
Global superstar Rihanna turns heads in London with a daring sheer dress, sparking expert predictions and fan frenzy about her third pregnancy with A$AP Rocky.
Shaughna Phillips' stunning maternity shoot and baby name reveal
Love Island star Shaughna Phillips shares intimate maternity photos and reveals her baby girl's unique name in an exclusive Mirror interview.
Giving Birth in Handcuffs: A Prisoner's Agony
A mother's harrowing account of being forced to give birth while handcuffed to a hospital bed, exposing the brutal reality of the UK's prison system for pregnant women.
Martha's Rule: NHS Rolls Out Major Patient Safety Reform
The NHS in England is implementing 'Martha's Rule', a major patient safety initiative giving families the right to an urgent second opinion, following the tragic death of 13-year-old Martha Mills from sepsis.
Pregnant Rihanna rocks cropped top in London style appearance
Global music icon Rihanna showcases her iconic maternity style in London, wearing a chic cropped striped top and baggy jeans while expecting her second child with A$AP Rocky.
Mum loses four stone during pregnancy journey
A UK mum shares her astonishing journey of losing four stone during pregnancy after a gestational diabetes diagnosis. Her story is a powerful testament to health transformation.
Mumfluencer's 'maternity leave nightmare' post sparks fury
A popular UK 'mumfluencer' faces a social media storm after complaining about her 'dreamy' maternity leave ending, igniting a fierce debate on privilege, work, and motherhood.
TJ Watt & Wife Reveal Daughter's Traumatic Birth
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt and his wife Dani have bravely shared the harrowing details of their daughter Blakely's traumatic birth, including a terrifying haemorrhage and emergency surgery.
NHS nurse delivers baby amid Burning Man chaos
An NHS nurse from the UK became an unexpected hero at Burning Man, delivering a healthy baby girl in the middle of a severe dust storm and torrential rain that left 70,000 festival-goers stranded.
Nottingham Maternity Scandal: Dozens of Babies Died Amid Failures
A harrowing independent review into Nottingham's maternity services reveals a decade of catastrophic failures, avoidable baby deaths, and maternal injuries, prompting urgent national calls for NHS reform.
Joy Corrigan Reveals Twin Baby Bump in Bikini Photoshoot
Playboy model Joy Corrigan showcases her growing twin baby bump in a stunning bikini photoshoot. The KUWTK star's fiancée is radiant as she anticipates motherhood with Scott Disick.
Mum's 'indigestion' turns out to be labour at 30 weeks
A pregnant woman's routine hospital trip for stomach pains ended with the breathtaking birth of her son at just 30 weeks. This urgent UK maternity story reveals the moment 'indigestion' turned into a dramatic premature delivery.
Katherine Ryan Banks Placenta Stem Cells After Secret Pregnancy
Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan opens up about her deeply personal choice to privately bank her placenta's stem cells after the birth of her third child, highlighting a growing trend in proactive healthcare decisions.
Whooping Cough Surge: Urgent Vaccine Plea to Pregnant Women
Health officials issue a stark warning as whooping cough cases in England hit a dramatic high. Pregnant women are strongly advised to get vaccinated to protect their newborns from this potentially fatal disease.
Newborn Baby Dies After Mother's Routine C-Section
A devastating maternity incident at a British hospital is under investigation after a newborn baby tragically died shortly after an emergency caesarean section, leaving a family in mourning and raising serious questions.
Whooping Cough Emergency: Pregnant Women Urged to Vaccinate
UK Health Security Agency issues critical warning as whooping cough cases surge. Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated to protect newborns, with five infant deaths already reported.
Baby Dies from Whooping Cough as Vaccination Rates Fall
Health officials issue a dire alert after a baby dies from whooping cough amidst a dramatic drop in vaccination uptake across England. Experts warn of a potential public health crisis as cases surge to alarming levels.
Brit's Mysterious Malaysia Death: Family's 3 Questions
The family of Oliver Pugh, a British man found dead in a Malaysian hotel room, are left with agonising unanswered questions as authorities remain tight-lipped. Exclusive details on the baffling case.
Nurses' sharp eyes save newborn from rare spine defect
The incredible story of how a routine check by vigilant NHS nurses on baby Victoria led to the shocking discovery of a rare and dangerous spinal defect, saving her from paralysis.
Mother's campaign for 'cold cots' after stillborn tragedy
A bereaved mother shares her powerful story of using a cold cot, a special refrigerated crib, to spend precious days with her stillborn daughter, advocating for wider access to the devices across UK hospitals.
Pregnant Pixie Lott's daring sheer bodysuit
Singer Pixie Lott, expecting her first child, stuns in a racy black sheer bodysuit at a London launch party, confidently showcasing her pregnancy glow.
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