MIC star Louise Thompson nearly died giving birth, leading her to launch a petition for maternity reform in the UK.
New research from the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) shows just how hard ...
Maternal and newborn deaths are rising globally, not just in low-and middle-income countries, but in wealthy nations too. Researchers have described the situation as a “global failure” and a “major ...
Cesarean births are rising worldwide, but the UK has one of the highest rates in Europe, with the fastest increase in recent years. In England, 42% of all births are now by cesarean section compared ...
Former Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson released some unseen footage from her traumatic childbirth experience as she made ...
As Sheryl crouched on all fours in a birthing pool in a Yorkshire hospital, she became convinced her baby boy was going to die. Between the crippling contractions that felt like a hot knife through ...
Increasing numbers of women in the UK are dying during pregnancy or in the weeks after giving birth, according to new figures. The upward trend means the government has failed to meet its target to ...
Being given tea and toast in hospital after giving birth has become something mums look forward to, with many describing it ...
The National Health Service advises pregnant women to choose home birth with a midwife in charge, saying it is even better for them and their babies that traditional hospital labor wards. The policy ...
Childbirth is an emotional and intense experience for most women. For some, it is deeply traumatic, and for a smaller subset, it can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Understanding who is ...