C-Sections Overtake Natural Births in England
For the first time, caesarean sections are the most common form of birth in England, with 45.1% of deliveries in 2024/25. Explore the factors driving this historic shift in NHS maternity care.
For the first time, caesarean sections are the most common form of birth in England, with 45.1% of deliveries in 2024/25. Explore the factors driving this historic shift in NHS maternity care.
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Donald Trump personally awarded Kennedy Centre Honours, including to British star Michael Crawford, in a revamped Oval Office ceremony. Discover the full list of honourees and the controversial changes.
Hollywood icon Goldie Hawn, 80, was celebrated with the Power of a Wish Award at the annual Make-A-Wish Gala in Los Angeles, supported by son Oliver Hudson and a host of stars. Read about the glittering event.
TV legend Lorraine Kelly opens up about the joys of being a grandmother, calling it a 'second chance' at motherhood after juggling her career with raising her daughter. She also discusses changing attitudes towards working mums on TV. Read her heartwarmin
Gwyneth Paltrow shares her personal Christmas wish list, featuring a $55 sex oil and luxury items totalling over $3,200. Discover the star's festive picks and her husband's 'Grinch' tendencies.
Six-year-old Charlie, battling aggressive brain cancer, becomes a magician for a day through Make-A-Wish UK. His family creates precious memories as the charity launches its Christmas campaign.
Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby discusses the intense pressure women face to 'bounce back' after childbirth while balancing career ambitions. Read her candid interview about motherhood struggles.
Annaliese Holland, 25, shares her decision for assisted dying after a lifelong battle with a rare autoimmune disorder. Read her powerful story of pain and peace.
A mother's final Christmas wish for her children sparks overwhelming community support. Discover how her legacy lives on through kindness and festive spirit.
Sydney radio legend Ray Hadley's family shares devastating update as his four-year-old granddaughter Lola faces a serious chemotherapy complication. Their Christmas wish is for her to be home.
Urgent guidance for UK pension holders as major inheritance tax expansion looms. Check your 'expression of wish' documents and review your financial plans now to protect your legacy.
Alice and Ellen Kessler's heartbreaking final wish for their ashes and how they split their fortune between charities is revealed. Discover the disciplined end to their extraordinary lives.
Discover the secrets of a privileged community in BBC's new drama Wild Cherry. Starring Eve Best, the series premieres November 15 on BBC One and iPlayer. Watch now!
Exclusive: House of Lords faces public outrage as poll reveals 60% oppose blocking assisted dying bill after Commons approval. Terminally ill campaigners warn of existential crisis for unelected chamber.
Terminally ill patients fear the Assisted Dying Bill is being sabotaged by a record 942 Lords amendments. Read their heartbreaking plea for a peaceful death.
Across urban China, single mothers are revolutionising family life by forming innovative co-parenting partnerships with other solo mothers, creating supportive networks that challenge traditional norms.
Capital Radio presenter Aimee Vivian shares her harrowing battle with mastitis that escalated into sepsis, offering crucial health warnings for new mothers.
Groundbreaking NHS research exposes stark racial disparities in neonatal care outcomes, with babies born to Black mothers facing significantly higher mortality rates across England.
In a heart-wrenching Antiques Roadshow episode, specialist John Sandon becomes emotional while revealing the incredible story behind his late father's dying wish and a precious collection of Worcester porcelain.
As Russia's invasion enters another year, Ukrainian women are transforming traditional roles, becoming soldiers, activists, and community leaders in a nation's fight for survival.
Amidst relentless Russian bombardment and siege warfare, Ukrainian maternity hospitals have become unlikely bastions of hope as mothers give birth in underground shelters and bomb-damaged wards.
In a dramatic political twist, Victoria's Labor government has been forced to rely on One Nation and crossbench MPs to pass controversial voluntary assisted dying legislation after a major factional split within its own party.
Simon Armitage honours Pink Floyd's iconic 1975 album with a powerful new poem celebrating its enduring legacy and emotional resonance.
Shocking footage shows London bus driver refusing to deploy access ramp for wheelchair user and mothers with prams in Westminster confrontation that halted traffic.
Exclusive: The King of Spin's heartbreaking final conversation with his father reveals his plans to get healthy and spend more time with family before his sudden passing.
A clinical psychologist's controversial evidence resulted in twelve children being removed from their mothers before her testimony was completely discredited and thrown out of court, revealing serious concerns about expert witness practices in family proc
Comedian Katherine Ryan opens up about her unconventional parenting approach and why she believes in spoiling her teenage daughter Violet, while navigating co-parenting with her ex.
Alarming numbers of UK new mothers are turning to weight-loss injections to achieve 'wedding body' goals, with some reporting severe side effects and dangerous mental health consequences.
Former Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter opens up about her journey to rediscovering confidence after motherhood, revealing how her perspective on sexiness has transformed since winning a Sexiest Female award.