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Nurse faces backlash over labour admission delay

An intake nurse in Texas faces severe criticism after a woman in active labour was allegedly delayed admission for over 30 minutes. The distressing incident left the new mother traumatised.

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.

Pregnant woman's miracle survival after car flips on A1

A heavily pregnant woman miraculously survived after her car flipped multiple times on the A1. Bella Culley, 28 weeks pregnant, escaped with minor injuries in what police are calling an 'absolute miracle'.

NHS Warning Over Dangerous Baby Scans

Health officials issue critical safety alert after unregulated baby scan services potentially expose expectant mothers to risks. Discover what every parent needs to know.

Hospital baby mix-up: Newborn given to wrong mother

Shocking incident at Maitland Hospital as newborn baby is accidentally given to wrong mother for breastfeeding, sparking major investigation into maternity ward protocols and patient safety.

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.

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.

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