Dad delivers second daughter at home four years after first
John Anderson delivered his second daughter at home after a 21-minute labour, four years after doing the same for his first child.
Category : Maternity
Dad catches daughters in two surprise home births four years apart
A dad delivered both his daughters in unexpected home births four years apart. Adele Crisp, 34, went into rapid labour twice, and partner John caught the babies minutes before paramedics arrived.
Dad delivers second baby at home four years after first
John Anderson, 39, delivered his daughter Saige-Elizabeth at home after a 21-minute labour, four years after delivering his first daughter Georgia in the same house.
First-time mum dies in childbirth; newborn survives
Chelsea McGillivray, 31, died during labour at Queen Elizabeth Hospital after a sudden cardiac event. Her baby Tommy survived, and a fundraiser has raised nearly £50,000.
Queensland Twins Born to Two Mothers Under New Surrogacy Laws
A Queensland couple has become the first to have twins under the state's new surrogacy laws, with each mother giving birth to one child.
Wearable hot water bottle a 'lifesaver' for period pain, say shoppers
Wuka's £29.99 wearable hot water bottle, worn around the waist, earns rave reviews for easing period cramps, with alternatives from Argos and Amazon.
Traditional UK Baby Names Face Extinction
Classic names like Freda, Cecil and Maurice are disappearing as new parents opt for modern choices, new research reveals.
Holly Swinburn reveals baby girl name plan to honour Jade Goody
Holly Swinburn reveals she and Freddy Brazier will name their baby girl with Jade as middle name to honour his late mother Jade Goody.
Kelsea Ballerini on the vulnerable new single Homecoming Queen
Kelsea Ballerini discusses her vulnerable new single Homecoming Queen, her upcoming album and being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
One in four US mothers return to work within two weeks of childbirth
US is one of only three developed nations without paid maternity leave, forcing many mothers back to work within two weeks.
Derbyshire couple's £50k battle for parenthood after MRKH
A Derbyshire couple who were left £50,000 out of pocket by IVF and surrogacy costs after an MRKH diagnosis have made a desperate plea for help.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt expecting baby girl
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, 28, announces she is expecting a baby girl in May 2026, her second child with husband Nicholas Riccio.
Baby's priceless first reaction to sheep in Wales leaves viewers in stitches
Baby Louie's first encounter with a sheep in Wales goes viral, delighting millions with his priceless reaction and subsequent laughter.
Call The Midwife's Helen George admits new storyline left her 'terrified'
Helen George says the new Call The Midwife storyline about Nonnatus House's closure left her affected and terrified, as the series starts in 1971.
Maternal death rate in UK rose 20% over 14 years despite Tory pledge
UK maternal death rate rose 20% from 2009-11 to 2022-24 despite Tory pledge to halve it, with stark inequalities and preventable deaths.
Mum criticised by her mother over daughter's Welsh middle name
US mother criticised by her own mum for giving daughter Welsh middle name Eirlys, sparking Reddit debate over heritage and pronunciation.
Maternal deaths climb in UK even as births fall, official data reveals
Maternal deaths in the UK rose to 254 in 2021-23 despite fewer births, prompting criticism and a government investigation into NHS maternity care.
Ms Rachel's 12-month-old daughter knows 13 words – but some parents feel 'like s***'
Ms Rachel's 12-month-old daughter Susannah can say 13 words, impressing some parents and worrying others. Experts say speech development varies.
Why modern parents are more exhausted than their ancestors
Research suggests ancient parents were less exhausted than modern ones, despite similar sleep patterns. What's different?
Woman allergic to husband's sperm gives birth after rare treatment
Kathryn Berrisford from Derbyshire had four miscarriages before being treated for a rare allergy to her husband's sperm, leading to the birth of her first child in 2005.
Love Island's Jonny Mitchell announces he is to become a father for first time
Former Love Island star Jonny Mitchell confirms he and partner Simone Engelhardt are expecting their first child, due at the end of the year.
Lucy Letby: Portrait of an 'ordinary' nurse who became a baby killer
Lucy Letby appeared 'ordinary' to colleagues and detectives, but her trial revealed a darker side. A look at the nurse's double life.
Coroner Warns of Home Birth Risks After Baby Dies Following ‘Unsafe’ Delivery
Coroner warns of home birth risks after baby dies following complications during an unsafe home delivery endorsed by midwives at Barnet Hospital.
Iowa baby born at 21 weeks becomes world’s most premature
Iowa toddler Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks, has been certified by Guinness World Records as the most premature surviving baby, weighing just 283g at birth.
Mum's two-word trick for getting toddlers to listen '99.9% of the time'
Mum shares toddler listening hack: turn tasks into races. Emily Brewster's two-word trick works '99.9% of the time', say parents on TikTok.
Inside Jamie Oliver's £6m Essex mansion where he's self-isolating
Jamie Oliver's £6m Essex mansion, used for TOWIE filming, boasts seven bedrooms, stables, and a football pitch.
Chrissy Teigen reveals using Ozempic after miscarriage to lose weight
Chrissy Teigen reveals using Ozempic to lose weight after a miscarriage, detailing side effects and backlash.
Baby Dies of Whooping Cough Amid Record Low Vaccination Rates
A baby in the UK has died from whooping cough, the first such death this year, as vaccination rates fall to a 15-year low.
Mum, 51, Defies Age with IVF Twins Despite Public Criticism
Caroline Morgan, 53, shares her journey of having twins at 51 via IVF, facing age criticism and health challenges but embracing motherhood.
Stacey Dooley on Motherhood's Unexpected Vulnerabilities
Stacey Dooley reveals how motherhood caught her off guard, from sleep deprivation to a new sense of vulnerability.
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