Mother and newborn die after home birth tragedy
A mother's decision to have a home birth resulted in devastating consequences as both she and her newborn baby died hours after giving birth, despite midwife concerns about her high-risk pregnancy.
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Perfect pregnancy ends with newborn's tragic death
A mother's heartbreaking account of losing her newborn daughter after what doctors called a 'perfectly healthy' pregnancy reveals critical gaps in UK maternity care.
Support network transforms baby loss care for Black families
A groundbreaking peer support initiative is addressing the stark inequalities in baby loss outcomes for Black families across the UK, creating spaces for healing and systemic change.
Baby Found Dead on Sofa After Midwife Missed Visit
A devastating investigation reveals a newborn baby was found dead on a sofa after a community midwife failed to carry out a scheduled home visit. The NHS Trust has issued a profound apology.
Black Women Face 'Appalling' NHS Maternity Care Gap
A damning parliamentary report exposes a stark racial divide in UK maternity care, revealing Black women are disproportionately harmed by systemic NHS failures and neglect.
Wes Streeting Orders Major Review of NHS Maternity Care
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches a comprehensive review into England's crisis-hit NHS maternity services, pledging a 'fundamental shift' in care following a series of devastating scandals.
NHS Launches Major Maternity Probe Into 14 Trusts
Exclusive: A major national investigation has been launched into 14 NHS maternity units following a series of tragic baby deaths and life-changing injuries. Discover which trusts are under scrutiny and why.
Maternity Trousers With 'Hideaway Sack' Satire By Edith Pritchett
A satirical cartoon by Edith Pritchett imagines the ultimate maternity trousers, featuring a comically large, baggy sack designed for expectant mothers to hide in, offering a witty take on modern pregnancy apparel.
NHS Maternity Units Crumbling, Putting Babies at Risk
An exclusive investigation by The Independent reveals a deepening crisis in NHS maternity care, with staff forced to deliver babies in outdated and potentially unsafe buildings across England.
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.
NHS Maternity Scandal: Baby Deaths Expose Systemic Failings
Exclusive: Devastated families reveal how NHS trust failures led to preventable baby deaths. Shocking report exposes critical midwife shortages and catastrophic communication breakdowns at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Nottingham Maternity Scandal: Dozens of Babies Died Amid Failures
A harrowing independent review into Nottingham's maternity services reveals a decade of catastrophic failures, avoidable baby deaths, and maternal injuries, prompting urgent national calls for NHS reform.
Newborn Baby Dies After Mother's Routine C-Section
A devastating maternity incident at a British hospital is under investigation after a newborn baby tragically died shortly after an emergency caesarean section, leaving a family in mourning and raising serious questions.
Brit's Mysterious Malaysia Death: Family's 3 Questions
The family of Oliver Pugh, a British man found dead in a Malaysian hotel room, are left with agonising unanswered questions as authorities remain tight-lipped. Exclusive details on the baffling case.
Mother's campaign for 'cold cots' after stillborn tragedy
A bereaved mother shares her powerful story of using a cold cot, a special refrigerated crib, to spend precious days with her stillborn daughter, advocating for wider access to the devices across UK hospitals.
New Mother Dies from Sepsis After Hospital Birth
A grieving family demands answers after a healthy new mother, Krystal Márquez, died from a sepsis infection just days after a routine caesarean section at Trillium Health Partners' Mississauga Hospital, Ontario.
Husband's Agony After Wife's Tragic Death Following Birth
In a heart-wrenching exclusive, the husband of Lucy Connolly breaks his silence after her tragic death following a caesarean section at a UK hospital, raising serious questions about NHS 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.
NHS Maternity 'Crisis' Causing Trauma and Deaths - MPs
A damning parliamentary inquiry exposes a systemic failure in NHS maternity care, with women facing traumatic births, life-changing injuries, and an 'unacceptable' number of preventable deaths, demanding urgent government action.
Premature Birth Raises Women's Heart Failure Risk
Groundbreaking UK research reveals women who give birth before 37 weeks, especially those with diabetes or obesity, are significantly more likely to develop heart failure later in life. Experts call for targeted healthcare strategies.
BBC Presenter Victoria Fritz Announces Pregnancy On Air
BBC South Today presenter Victoria Fritz stuns viewers and colleagues with a heartwarming on-air pregnancy announcement, sharing her 'joyful' news live from the studio.
Olivia Bowen's traumatic birth: 'I nearly died'
Exclusive: Love Island star Olivia Bowen opens up about her harrowing near-death experience during the traumatic birth of daughter Siena, detailing massive blood loss and emergency surgery in a candid new interview.
Rihanna rocks maternity pajamas with superstar style
Global superstar Rihanna showcases her effortless maternity style in cozy yet glamorous pajamas during a casual outing.
Mum claims baby swapped in hospital mix-up
A mother claims her newborn was swapped at birth in a terrifying hospital mix-up, sparking fears of kidnapping. Read the full story.
Vanessa Hudgens flaunts baby bump at EDM rave
Pregnant Vanessa Hudgens dazzles in a crop top as she enjoys an electrifying EDM rave, showcasing her radiant baby bump in style.
Hospital settles over disabled newborn negligence
A Sydney hospital has reached a settlement after allegations of medical negligence left a newborn with severe, permanent disabilities. The case highlights ongoing concerns over maternity care standards.
Mum's pregnancy sickness masked deadly cancer
A young mother shares her harrowing story of how her 'pregnancy sickness' was actually a rare and aggressive cancer, urging others to trust their instincts.
Forced to terminate after NHS missed diagnosis
A devastated mother reveals how she was forced to terminate her pregnancy after an NHS hospital missed a critical diagnosis, leaving her with an impossible choice.
New Premier League WAGs: Beauty Queens to Influencers
Discover the glamorous lives of the latest Premier League WAGs, including a former Miss Universe contestant, a maternity nurse, and a top makeup influencer.
Brazilian women stop US birth tourism amid rising costs
A growing number of Brazilian women are reconsidering travel to the US to give birth, amid rising costs and stricter regulations.
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