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Extreme Heat Increases Premature Birth Risk 15%

Groundbreaking research from Stanford University shows extreme heat exposure significantly increases risk of premature births, with worrying implications for climate change and maternal health.

NHS trust accused of home birth scare tactics

Exclusive investigation uncovers how NHS hospitals are using fear-based campaigns to discourage home births, sparking outrage among midwives and expectant parents across Britain.

Rare fossa triplets born at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo celebrates the birth of three incredibly rare fossa pups, marking a significant conservation victory for the mysterious Madagascar predator.

Over Half of UK Babies Born via Medical Intervention

A major NHS report reveals a historic shift in UK childbirth, with medical interventions like C-sections and inductions now accounting for more than half of all births, raising questions about maternity care trends.

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.

Mum of quads beats 1 in 55m odds to have quintuplets

A UK mother, already a parent to quadruplets, has stunned medical experts by giving birth to quintuplets—a phenomenon with odds of 1 in 55 million. Discover her incredible journey and the medical marvel of her two rare multiple births.

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