Mum Groups Offer Vital Support This Mother's Day
Modern mum groups face criticism but remain invaluable for parents like Sophie, Elaine, and Alicia, who find friendship and support through shared experiences.
Modern mum groups face criticism but remain invaluable for parents like Sophie, Elaine, and Alicia, who find friendship and support through shared experiences.
New surveys reveal mothers overwhelmingly prefer practical household assistance and acknowledgment of their cognitive burdens over traditional Mother's Day gifts like flowers and mugs.
King's College Hospital retains 'Requires Improvement' rating as CQC inspectors identify safety gaps in maternity services and pediatric care, despite patients praising staff kindness and professionalism.
Families welcome Donna Ockenden's appointment to chair the Leeds maternity services review, where 56 babies and two mothers died, hoping it will restore trust and deliver lasting change.
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RecommendedA personal reflection on entering motherhood with little knowledge, exploring the shocks beyond birth, socioeconomic impacts, and the lifelong commitment of parenting in an uncertain world.
The Care Quality Commission has flagged safety issues at Princess Royal University Hospital's maternity unit in Orpington, citing delayed risk management and leadership concerns.
Senior midwives and experts call for redirecting funds to staff, training, and environments, as reports highlight systemic failures in NHS maternity care.
A critical report reveals systemic failures in NHS maternity care in England, highlighting risks to mothers and babies and calling for immediate improvements.
A shocking interim report reveals systemic failures in England's maternity services, including racism, bullying, and allegations of misclassifying baby deaths to avoid investigations.
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RecommendedA new report reveals maternity services in England are failing women, while international tensions rise with Iran-US talks and Cuba incidents. Daily news summary covers key events.
A damning interim report into England's maternity services uncovers systemic failures including racism, bullying, undignified births, and allegations of misclassified baby deaths to avoid investigations.
A shocking interim report into England's maternity and neonatal services uncovers systemic racism, bullying, crumbling infrastructure, and allegations of baby death misclassification to avoid investigations.
A damning investigation into England's maternity care uncovers shocking staff conduct, systemic racism against black and Asian women, and NHS trusts covering up failings.
A government-commissioned inquiry reveals NHS maternity units in England often cover up harmful errors, falsify medical records, and deny transparency to bereaved families amid systemic failures.
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RecommendedA damning interim report from England's national maternity investigation exposes systemic issues like racism, staff shortages, and insensitivity, with recommendations due this spring to improve care and safety.
Discover the best maternity fashion of 2026, where comfort meets trend-led design from brands like M&S, H&M, and Seraphine. Learn how to build a versatile wardrobe without sacrificing style during pregnancy.
A mother of five shares how the demands of feeding a large family have drained her love for cooking, turning mealtimes into a battleground of preferences and exhaustion.
A survey reveals nearly a third of newly qualified midwives cannot find jobs, forcing them into other industries, as maternity services grapple with chronic staff shortages.
A mother shares her emotional IVF journey through secondary infertility, detailing failed transfers, immune testing, and ultimate success with a pregnancy at 40.
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RecommendedBlack women in the UK report inadequate pain relief, dismissal of concerns, and long-term trauma in maternity care, with a new survey highlighting systemic racial disparities.
Black mothers in the UK share harrowing stories of ignored pain, dismissive staff, and racial disparities in maternity care, with government investigations underway.
A fertility nutritionist shares her emotional journey through secondary infertility and multiple failed IVF transfers at age 40, culminating in a successful pregnancy.
Secondary infertility, the inability to conceive after having a child, is a growing but often overlooked issue affecting many families in the UK, with emotional and societal impacts.
A Gaza mother shares her harrowing journey of expecting triplets during war, selling jewellery for expenses, and relying on charity for emergency C-section and survival.
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RecommendedWidow Kelsey Parker describes devastating stillbirth aftercare on Sky News, as maternity services face scrutiny amid UK maternal mortality concerns.
A major European study finds alarming rates of anxiety, depression and burnout among mothers, with career penalties and childcare costs exacerbating the crisis.
As Los Angeles maternity wards close, patients increasingly give birth in emergency rooms, raising concerns over care quality and racial disparities in maternal health outcomes.
A mother shares her emotional struggle with formula feeding, facing judgment from friends and healthcare systems while advocating for parental choice and support.
Discover a little-known pension loophole that helps mothers reduce the gender pension gap during maternity leave, with tips on salary sacrifice and employer contributions.
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