C-sections overtake vaginal births in England
NHS data reveals a historic shift: 45% of births in England are now caesareans. Explore the trends, age factors, and expert insights behind this change in maternity care.
NHS data reveals a historic shift: 45% of births in England are now caesareans. Explore the trends, age factors, and expert insights behind this change in maternity care.
A Guardian investigation into the Free Birth Society reveals 48 cases of serious harm, highlighting the dangers of unregulated online health advice and the urgent need for safeguards in the digital age.
A Labour minister has candidly stated life is 's**t' for young adults struggling with housing and childcare costs, as UK birth rates hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
Made in Chelsea stars Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing have announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy named Ziggy. The couple shared the joyful news on social media.
This Morning star Alice Liveing shares her post-partum health scare after being hospitalised with unusual bleeding. The fitness influencer urges new mothers to seek medical advice.
Discover six compelling Guardian stories including Free Birth Society investigation, changing Beatles perceptions, and Britain's disappearing living rooms. Perfect weekend reading.
An NHS midwife responds to the Free Birth Society, arguing that accessible, autonomous midwifery is the solution to both medical overreach and risky free births.
Exclusive: NHS websites directed women to a factsheet promoting the Free Birth Society, linked to baby deaths. Discover the full investigation into this shocking breach of trust.
Medical professionals warn against unassisted childbirth promoted online. Learn why experts call this trend 'life-threatening' and what expectant parents should know.
Exclusive investigation into the Free Birth Society reveals alarming safety concerns and lack of medical oversight in unassisted childbirth movement. Essential reading for expectant parents.
WWE icon Torrie Wilson announces the birth of her daughter, Poppi, via surrogate, calling motherhood a 'dream come true' at 50. Read her emotional message and see the reactions.
Princess Beatrice reveals the loneliness of premature birth while supporting Borne charity's research campaign. Join the conversation on maternal health support.
Tony Donnelly became an emergency midwife when his partner Kelsey gave birth to their daughter Jessie in their Peugeot. Read their incredible roadside delivery story.
From boosted emotional wellbeing to changes in libido, discover the surprising effects of celibacy on your body, backed by UK experts and new data.
Princess Beatrice makes her first UK charity appearance since her father Andrew was stripped of his prince title, supporting premature birth research. Discover the personal connection.
Campaigners fighting for justice after anti-nausea drug Primodos caused devastating birth defects call for urgent government investigation into historic medical scandal.
Leading maternity experts call for urgent improvements in home birth safety, including clearer risk information and guaranteed access to skilled midwives across the UK.
Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous private ultrasound clinics giving expectant mothers devastatingly wrong diagnoses, prompting urgent NHS warnings.