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.
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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.
Author Christopher St John's agonising death revealed
The tragic medical negligence case that led to the painful death of acclaimed author Christopher St John, whose final days were marked by unimaginable suffering in a US hospital.
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.
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.
Mother dies after NHS hospital drug overdose during labour
A grieving husband is demanding answers after his wife died from a massive overdose of labour-inducing medication, just hours after their unborn daughter tragically passed away in the womb at a London NHS hospital.
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.
Melbourne hospital charged after new mother's tragic death
A major Melbourne hospital has been charged by WorkSafe Victoria following the devastating death of a new mother due to a preventable medication mistake that occurred hours after she gave birth.
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 £2.6bn Crisis Over Soaring Childbirth Negligence Claims
A shocking National Audit Office report reveals maternity failures now account for half of all NHS clinical negligence claims, creating a financial timebomb for Britain's health service.
NHS negligence bill hits £60bn - bigger than nuclear cleanup
Shocking report reveals NHS medical negligence liabilities have quadrupled to £60 billion - exceeding Britain's nuclear decommissioning costs and creating one of government's largest financial burdens.
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.
Bradford Hospital admits failings in baby brain damage case
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has admitted liability after multiple care failures led to a baby suffering permanent brain damage during birth at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
Mum forced to catch miscarried baby in hospital toilet
A grieving mother reveals the traumatic experience of being left alone to deliver her miscarried baby in a hospital toilet after staff failed to provide adequate care.
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.
Paramedics sacked after CPR failure in custody
Two Dayton paramedics have been terminated following an internal investigation that found they neglected to provide crucial CPR to a restrained Black man during a medical emergency, raising serious concerns about emergency response protocols.
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.
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