Leeds maternity probe into 'normal birth' ideology
An NHS trust's pursuit of 'normal birth' is under investigation after a decade-long policy coincided with soaring infant mortality rates. Health Secretary calls it a 'national shame'.
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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.
Kidney stone pain reveals surprise pregnancy and labour
In an astonishing medical mix-up, a British woman's suspected kidney stone agony turned out to be unexpected labour, delivering a healthy baby she never knew she was carrying.
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 Safety: Experts Demand Better Warnings
Leading maternity experts call for urgent improvements in home birth safety protocols, including clearer risk communication and guaranteed access to skilled midwives across the UK.
Bristol hospitals declare critical incident amid crisis
Major Bristol hospitals have declared a rare critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with patients experiencing 'very long waits' and all beds occupied across the healthcare system.
Ukrainian mothers give birth during Russian bombardment
Amidst relentless Russian bombardment and siege warfare, Ukrainian maternity hospitals have become unlikely bastions of hope as mothers give birth in underground shelters and bomb-damaged wards.
Best Maternity Leggings: Ultimate Comfort Guide
Discover the best maternity leggings that combine comfort, support and style for every stage of pregnancy. From everyday essentials to luxury options.
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.
UK maternity pay crisis leaves families struggling
New research reveals UK statutory maternity pay leaves families struggling as costs soar. Discover the true financial impact of having a baby in today's economy.
NHS watchdog chief resigns over maternity failures
The head of England's health regulator steps down as pressure mounts over inadequate oversight of troubled maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
NHS Maternity Scandal: Bereaved Parents Demand Justice
Heartbroken families who lost babies in NHS maternity scandals warn more hospitals could be implicated as government launches urgent review into maternity services across England.
Leeds Maternity Scandal: NHS Review After Baby Deaths
A damning independent inquiry reveals catastrophic failures at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust maternity units, prompting urgent government action and sweeping review of patient safety.
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.
Mother dies after heroic home birth shouting "I'm a warrior"
A devoted mother's final words 'I'm a warrior' echo as she tragically passes away following a traumatic home birth in Northampton, leaving behind a newborn daughter and grieving family.
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.
Coroner warns of home birth risks after mother and baby die
A coroner has sounded the alarm on home birth risks after a double tragedy claimed the lives of a 34-year-old mother and her baby during complications at a planned home delivery in Somerset.
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.
Rogue surgeon gets £1M pension after botched operations
Disgraced surgeon Habib Rahman continues receiving taxpayer-funded pension payments while living abroad after multiple negligent operations at NHS hospitals in Kent and Sussex.
Perfect pregnancy ends with newborn's tragic death
A mother's heartbreaking account of losing her newborn daughter after what doctors called a 'perfectly healthy' pregnancy reveals critical gaps in UK maternity care.
Deadly Fungus Candida auris Sweeps Europe - UK on Alert
A deadly drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, is spreading rapidly across Europe, with UK health officials issuing urgent warnings. Cases have surged, posing a severe threat to vulnerable patients in hospitals and care homes.
Gaza's last hospitals overwhelmed by patient 'tsunami'
A catastrophic surge of patients, including many women and children, is overwhelming the final operational hospitals in Gaza, with medical staff describing a complete systemic failure and an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
How Family Distance Makes Elderly Patients Sicker Longer
New research reveals why children of elderly patients often avoid hospitals, creating a vicious cycle of loneliness that slows recovery and increases NHS costs.
Glasgow patients face 100-mile trips for surgery
Scottish health board confirms controversial plan to transfer general surgery from Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to Edinburgh, sparking patient welfare concerns.
A&E Waiting Times Hit Six-Hour Average in NHS Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals the scale of the A&E crisis, with patients in England facing record-long waits. Some trusts report average waits exceeding ten hours, raising serious patient safety concerns.
Winter Vomiting Bug Outbreak Sweeps UK Hospitals
Hospitals across the UK are battling a major norovirus outbreak as the aggressive winter vomiting bug spreads rapidly. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and which regions are hardest hit.
Cheshire ICU Crisis: Hospitals at 100% Capacity
Exclusive report reveals a severe capacity crisis in Cheshire's intensive care units, with Knutsford's hospital at 100% occupancy. Health leaders issue urgent warnings as patient demand soars.
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