NHS Directed Pregnant Women to Controversial Free Birth Society via Charity
NHS trusts directed pregnant women to a charity website that promoted the Free Birth Society, linked to baby deaths and harmful misinformation.
Category : Maternity
‘For the women who gave birth in the dark’: a portrait of motherhood in Gaza
Diana Shams writes about raising children amid war in Gaza, documenting survival and grief in her new book A Different Kind of Motherhood.
Baby Born From 30-Year-Old Frozen Embryo Breaks Record
Baby born from embryo frozen in 1994 sets record as world's oldest, using adopted IVF embryo.
Ellie Goulding and Sienna Miller Reveal Pregnancies at 2025 Fashion Awards
Ellie Goulding and Sienna Miller reveal pregnancies at the 2025 Fashion Awards in London. Jonathan Anderson wins Designer of the Year.
Mother Defends Using Steak as Baby Teether, Sparks Online Debate
A mother defends giving her baby a piece of steak after online critics say it looks too 'bloody'; she says her paediatrician recommended it.
Free Birth Society Linked to Baby Deaths Worldwide
Experts condemn Free Birth Society for dangerous birth misinformation linked to infant deaths and maternal harm worldwide.
Woman Gives Birth After Mistaking Labour for Appendicitis
Demi-Lee Sefton gave birth 45 minutes after arriving at hospital with suspected appendicitis, unaware she was pregnant as baby grew in her back.
Coping When Your Child Leaves for University: A Parent's Emotional Journey
A parent reflects on the emotional upheaval of their child leaving for university, navigating the 'New Normal' of absence and worry.
UK Maternal Deaths Reach 20-Year High Despite Tory Pledge
UK maternal death rate rose 20% over 14 years, despite Tory pledge to halve it. Direct deaths up 52%, with stark inequalities for black and Asian women.
Parents of Lucy Letby's Victims Describe 'Evil Disguised as a Caring Nurse' in Court
Parents of Lucy Letby's victims deliver emotional statements at Manchester Crown Court, describing their grief and the horror of losing newborns to the nurse who refused to appear in the dock.
Brighton NHS Trust Adopts Gender-Inclusive Maternity Language
Brighton NHS Trust introduces gender-inclusive maternity terms like 'chestfeeding' and 'birthing parent', sparking debate over inclusivity and language.
Gogglebox's Georgia Bell announces pregnancy with first child
Gogglebox star Georgia Bell, 21, announces she is pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Josh Newby, due July 2022.
Five-Week-Old Baby Drowned in Bath After Argument Between Parents in France
French mother arrested after allegedly drowning her five-week-old baby in a bath following an argument with the father.
Jacinda Ardern Calls for Action on Preventable Maternal Deaths in Crisis Zones
Jacinda Ardern urges action on preventable maternal deaths in conflict zones, highlighting a new initiative to reduce postpartum haemorrhaging.
BBC Morning Live Star Dr Xand Welcomes Baby Boy with Remarkable Full Name
BBC Morning Live's Dr. Xand van Tulleken and wife Dolly welcome baby boy Rex Patrick Anthony van Hoogenhouck-Tulleken.
Cervical Cancer Patient Missed Three Abnormal Smears
Woman diagnosed with cervical cancer after three abnormal smears were missed by health trusts in Northern Ireland, prompting a review.
To Sleepover or Not: Parenting Dilemma Over Mixed-Gender Parties
A mother seeks advice on whether to allow her 14-year-old daughter a mixed-gender sleepover; columnist advises no, citing teenage brain development.
Pregnant Paloma Faith Shows Off Bump on Oman Holiday
Pregnant Paloma Faith shares holiday snaps from Oman with partner Stevie Thomas and her two daughters, expressing happiness ahead of her third child's birth.
Made In Chelsea's Maeva Dascanio and James Taylor Expecting Second Child
Made in Chelsea stars Maeva Dascanio and James Taylor announce they are expecting a baby girl, their second child together.
Morning Live Star Dr Xand Van Tulleken Rushes Out of Podcast After Wife Goes Into Labour
BBC Morning Live star Dr Xand Van Tulleken halted his podcast after his wife Dolly called to say she was in labour. Daughter Daphne was born at home.
NHS Directed Pregnant Women to Controversial Free Birth Society via Charity
NHS directed pregnant women to Free Birth Society via charity website, linked to baby deaths and harmful misinformation.
TV Chef Jasmine Hemsley Defends Breastfeeding Daughter Until Age Four
Jasmine Hemsley defends breastfeeding her daughter until age four, sparking online debate over extended nursing.
Experts Dismiss Trump's Paracetamol Autism Claims as Dangerous
Donald Trump's claims linking paracetamol to autism are dismissed by experts as dangerous and unsupported by evidence.
Call the Midwife Star Helen George Reveals Leg Injury
Call the Midwife star Helen George sparks concern after revealing a leg injury in a cast on Instagram, with fans and celebrities sending well-wishes.
Pregnant Dianne Buswell Dazzles in Strictly Return
Pregnant Dianne Buswell returns to Strictly dancefloor, performing in group routines at Blackpool and results show, delighting fans.
Lady Louise Windsor's Traumatic Birth: A Near-Death Experience for Sophie
Lady Louise Windsor's traumatic birth in 2003 left her mother Sophie close to death after losing nine pints of blood. Royal expert Jennie Bond discusses the couple's nurturing of their daughter.
BBC Upholds Complaint Against Presenter Martine Croxall Over 'Pregnant People' Remark
BBC upholds complaint against Martine Croxall for facial expression during 'pregnant people' to 'women' correction, ruling it breached impartiality.
Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg Share Emotional Baby Update in Final Vlogmas as a Duo
Strictly's Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg share emotional baby update in final Vlogmas as a duo, thanking fans as they prepare to become a family of three in 2026.
Hollyoaks Star Jessamy Stoddart Announces Second Pregnancy
Hollyoaks actress Jessamy Stoddart announces second pregnancy with husband Ryan O'Gorman, due May 2026.
Myleene Klass Opens Up About Miscarriages and MBE Honour
Myleene Klass reveals she 'didn't even know who I was' after miscarriages, ahead of receiving her MBE for campaigning on women's health.
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