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Asian women in England almost twice as likely to suffer severe childbirth tears
Asian women in England almost twice as likely to suffer severe childbirth tears

Exclusive: Analysis of NHS data shows rates of most serious tears are nearly double those for white and black womenAsian women in England are almost twice as likely to suffer the most severe birth injuries during labour, with many healthcare professionals unaware of this greater risk, analysis ha... Read more

Theguardiantheguardian - Dec 26
Husband of mum who died in childbirth speaks of loss of patient trust
Husband of mum who died in childbirth speaks of loss of patient trust

Lori-Mark Quate’s wife Jacqui Hunter passed away at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee in May 2020 of a rare condition after being given medication to bring on the labour of her stillborn daughter. Read more

The Scotsman - Dec 21
South Korean childbirths rise for 15th straight month
South Korean childbirths rise for 15th straight month

The number of babies born in South Korea rose for the 15th straight month, the Ministry of Data and Statistics reported Wednesday, in a slight respite from the country's demographic decline. Read more

Upi - Nov 26
Bernie Sanders Says Trump's 'Absolute Disaster' Healthcare Plan Won't Even Cover Childbirth: 'Not A Winning Political Strategy'
Bernie Sanders Says Trump's 'Absolute Disaster' Healthcare Plan Won't Even Cover Childbirth: 'Not A Winning Political Strategy'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) criticized the health care plan proposed by President Donald Trump and said it’s not a “winning political strategy” for the Republican Party.Sanders Reiterates ‘Medicare for All’ As A SolutionSanders called the Republican health care proposals “absurd” and said they wou... Read more

Benzinga - Nov 21
New mum dies after doctors leave bandage inside her body during childbirth
New mum dies after doctors leave bandage inside her body during childbirth

A new mother has tragically died after doctors left bandages inside her after she gave birth to her son, resulting in a deadly infection, and medics didn't realise what had happened until it was too late Read more

Mirror - Oct 26
Wellness influencer Stacey Hatfield dies from complications after childbirth
Wellness influencer Stacey Hatfield dies from complications after childbirth

Stacey Hatfield, who founded the wellness brand Natural Spoonfuls, died after an "unforeseen and extremely rare complication," according to her husband. Read more

Kgw - Oct 21
The Guardian view on childbirth and medical negligence: rising payouts highlight the urgency of maternity improvements
The Guardian view on childbirth and medical negligence: rising payouts highlight the urgency of maternity improvements

Grave shortcomings in the care offered to mothers and babies are well documented. But it is not clear that the right lessons have been learnedThe startling rise in the cost to the NHS in England of medical negligence cases, and a sharp increase in birth injuries to mothers, are the latest warning... Read more

Theguardiantheguardian - Oct 19
Debunking myths about safe childbirth in the 40s
Debunking myths about safe childbirth in the 40s

While delaying motherhood is a growing national trend, a new Orlando Health survey reveals a widespread public misconception. Over half of Americans (54%) believe women cannot give birth safely in their 40s. Read more

Medical News - Oct 15
Huntington Hospital hosts event for mothers who lost babies in childbirth
Huntington Hospital hosts event for mothers who lost babies in childbirth

Huntington Hospital held its 8th annual perinatal bereavement event. Read more

Newsday - Oct 05