Why Tea and Toast is Served After Childbirth
A UK midwife explains the psychological, nutritional and practical reasons behind the traditional tea and toast served to new mothers after giving birth in hospitals.
Category : Maternity
Amy Hart Hospitalised After Pregnancy Movement Scare
Pregnant former Love Island contestant Amy Hart shares her hospital ordeal after noticing reduced baby movement, urging others to seek immediate medical advice.
Amy Hart's Hospital Dash Over Pregnancy Scare
Former Love Island star Amy Hart, 32, was rushed to hospital after noticing reduced movement from her unborn second child, sharing her ordeal on Instagram.
Amy Hart Hospital Dash After Baby Movement Change
Former Love Island star Amy Hart shares her hospital experience after noticing altered baby movements, urging mothers to trust instincts and contact triage immediately.
Baby Dies After Midwife Shortages During Bank Holiday Home Birth
A newborn baby girl died after community midwives failed to properly monitor her heartbeat during a home birth over a busy Bank Holiday weekend, with staff shortages impacting care.
Coroner Demands Doulas Regulation After Baby Death
A coroner warns more babies could die without guidance on unregulated birthing assistants after a 15-day-old infant's death revealed concerns about delayed hospital transfers during home births.
How Motherhood Ended My 15-Year Relationship
A mother's raw account of how traumatic birth and caring for a seriously ill newborn exposed stark gender inequalities, ultimately ending her long-term relationship while her partner's life continued uninterrupted.
Mom Defends Baby Boundaries After Viral TikTok Kissing Video
A first-time mother from Virginia has responded to criticism after her video preventing family from kissing her newborn went viral, explaining her health-focused parenting decision.
Couple Sues Fertility Clinic Over Baby With No Genetic Link
A Florida couple is taking legal action against a fertility clinic after discovering their newborn has no genetic relation to either parent, raising concerns about embryo mix-ups.
Coroner Warns Doulas Can Hinder Midwives After Infant Death
A coroner has cautioned that unregulated doulas can negatively affect midwives' ability to provide care, following an inquest into the death of a 15-day-old baby from brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation during a home birth.
Coroner Warns of Baby Death Risk Without Clear Doula Guidelines
A coroner has issued a stark warning that more babies could die without clearer guidance on doulas' roles after a Hampshire case where midwives felt restricted.
Louise Thompson's IVF Surrogacy Plans and Struggles
Louise Thompson shares candid IVF update, confirming surrogacy plans and emotional challenges with only four fertilised eggs after traumatic birth complications.
Dianne Buswell Hints Baby Birth Imminent in Update
Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Buswell, 36, has hinted her baby son's arrival is imminent with a sweet video montage showing miniature items ready for the newborn.
Pregnancy's Hidden Symptoms: Lightning Crotch & More
Experts reveal unexpected pregnancy symptoms like lightning crotch, altered smell, and permanent foot growth, explaining the body's dramatic transformations.
IVF Baby Grows Up to Have Her Own Miracle Child
Lauren Gadsby, who was conceived via IVF in the 1990s, has welcomed her own daughter through fertility treatment after years of pregnancy losses and health challenges.
Morning Live's Michelle Ackerley: 'Pregnancy Felt Like Miracle'
BBC presenter Michelle Ackerley opens up about her 'miracle' pregnancy after being told she had slim chances of conceiving, and her journey back to fitness after a C-section.
Michelle Ackerley's Miracle Baby After Fertility Struggle
Morning Live presenter Michelle Ackerley shares her journey from being told she had slim chances of conceiving to becoming a mother, discussing her challenging pregnancy, C-section recovery, and gentle approach to postnatal fitness.
Usha Vance Pregnant with Fourth Child, a Boy
Second Lady Usha Vance has revealed she is expecting a baby boy, her fourth child, with the family anticipating a late July arrival and expressing gratitude for military medical care.
Lisa Riley Reveals Fertility Struggles on Loose Women
Emmerdale star Lisa Riley shared her emotional journey with infertility during a candid discussion on ITV's Loose Women, revealing how IVF treatment affected her.
Stacey Dooley Recalls Ectopic Pregnancy Emergency
TV presenter Stacey Dooley shares emotional details of her life-threatening ectopic pregnancy, emergency surgery at Liverpool Women's Hospital, and ongoing impact of the traumatic experience.
Charlotte Kirk's Terrifying Labour: Welcomes Son Hunter
British actress Charlotte Kirk reveals the terrifying labour ordeal during the birth of her first child, son Hunter, at Queen Mary's Hospital in London.
Jess Impiazzi Expecting First Child After Fertility Struggle
Ex On The Beach star Jess Impiazzi, 36, reveals she's expecting a baby boy with Formula E driver Sam Bird in May 2026 after a challenging IVF journey while managing lupus. Read their inspiring story.
US Defies Lancet on Paracetamol & Autism Risk in Pregnancy
US health officials double down on claims linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism, despite a major Lancet review finding no significant evidence. Experts warn the debate is 'politicised'.
Call the Midwife star on co-star bond and emotional storyline
Rebecca Gethings reveals her close friendship with co-star Christopher Harper and discusses Sister Veronica's powerful journey in the latest series of the BBC's Call the Midwife. Read the full interview.
Louise Thompson breaks down over 'demoralising' IVF news
Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson tearfully shares the 'raw' reality of her IVF journey after receiving 'hugely disappointing' embryo update. Read her emotional story.
Global shortage of one million midwives endangers mothers
A critical global deficit of nearly one million midwives is driving up intervention rates and risking lives, a new report warns. Urgent investment is needed to save 4.3 million lives annually.
Grandparents banned for secret baby ear piercing
A furious father has banned his parents from babysitting after they secretly got his nine-month-old daughter's ears pierced. Discover the fallout and the debate over consent and parental boundaries.
Pregnant woman attacked with bat in Racine
Gheonna Lacy, 39, was brutally assaulted outside her workplace. Police investigate as community rallies with a fundraiser for the expectant mother and her family.
Call The Midwife fans brand BBC episode 'worst ever'
Viewers of BBC's Call The Midwife have reacted with distress and anger to the latest episode's harrowing birth scene and rabies scare. Read the full fan reaction here.
Jesy Nelson Split: Fans Spot Signs Before Announcement
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson and fiancé Zion Foster have ended their engagement. The split comes weeks after their twin daughters were diagnosed with a severe genetic condition, Type 1 SMA.
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