IVF couples use legal loophole to rank embryos
Couples in the UK are using a legal grey area to screen IVF embryos for traits like intelligence and height, raising major ethical questions about 'designer babies'. Discover the implications.
Category : Maternity
Mother of world's first IVF boy shares her story
Grace MacDonald recounts her pioneering journey to motherhood via IVF in 1979, giving birth to the world's first IVF boy, Alastair. A story of hope, science, and an unbreakable bond.
UK parents praise Riff Raff baby sleep toy as 'cornerstone of sleep'
Australian brand Riff Raff's sleep toys, now in the UK, help babies self-soothe with lullabies and white noise. Parents call them a game-changer for bedtime routines. Discover the details.
Baby of brain-dead mum remains in NICU for Christmas
The family of Adriana Smith, kept on life support due to Georgia's heartbeat law, share a heartbreaking update as her son, born prematurely, is still too ill to come home for the holidays.
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Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing announce birth of baby Ziggy
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.
Calls for Stronger Action on Baby Formula Affordability
The UK government faces pressure to take tougher action on the baby formula crisis, as families still struggle with high costs. New reforms are a start, but campaigners demand more.
Campaigners: Baby Formula Reforms Must Go Further
The UK government faces calls for stronger action on the baby formula crisis, as new measures fall short of a price cap. Discover the impact on families and the CMA's key recommendations.
Solo motherhood journey: Grief, hope and psychological health
A 36-year-old woman shares her emotional journey to becoming a single mother by choice, exploring grief, envy and psychological preparation for solo parenting with expert guidance.
Alice Liveing rushed to hospital after giving birth
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.
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Midwife: Loss of Midwifery Fuels Free Birth Dangers
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.
Lambeth mums protest over 'fake casual' maternity pay
Protesters demand proper maternity pay for Lambeth leisure centre staff on 'fake casual' contracts. Join the fight for workers' rights in Brixton.
Why Epidurals Don't Always Work in Labour
Discover why epidural pain relief sometimes fails during childbirth. Expert insights on placement issues, dosage problems, and timing myths for UK parents.
NHS directed pregnant women to controversial Free Birth Society
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.
Experts condemn dangerous 'free birth' misinformation
Medical professionals warn against unassisted childbirth promoted online. Learn why experts call this trend 'life-threatening' and what expectant parents should know.
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Free Birth Society Investigation: Key Safety Findings
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.
Midwife's £25k Loan Creates Mum Hydration Drink
A Buckinghamshire midwife used a £25,000 government start-up loan to create Isomum, the UK's first electrolyte drink specifically for pregnant and post-natal women. Discover how her NHS experience inspired this innovative product.
NHS ignores coroners' advice on maternal deaths
Shocking study reveals coroners' life-saving advice for pregnant women is being ignored by hospitals. Urgent action needed to prevent tragic maternal deaths across the UK.
Coroners' maternal death advice ignored, study finds
A King's College London study reveals that nearly two-thirds of coroners' reports to prevent maternal deaths in England and Wales are being ignored. Urgent action is needed to save lives.
Balancing Motherhood and an Executive MBA: Student Guide
Executive MBA student Rachel Knox shares her inspiring journey of balancing postgraduate studies at Bayes with pregnancy and motherhood. Discover her 7 key strategies for success.
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WWE's Torrie Wilson becomes a mum at 50 via surrogate
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.
Father delivers his own baby in car at roadside
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.
Egg Freezing: The Truth About Costs and Success Rates
Discover the realities of egg freezing in the UK - from hidden costs to emotional challenges. Essential reading for women considering fertility preservation.
Cartoon Captures Third Trimester Inelegance
Edith Pritchett's latest cartoon perfectly captures the humorous realities of late pregnancy. Discover the universal truths about the third trimester experience.
Mum dies before holding newborn son after brain bleed
Ilona Kazik, 32, tragically died from a catastrophic brain haemorrhage days after giving birth. Her husband demands answers as inquest begins.
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Mother's journey through pregnancy after loss
Lauren Farrugia shares her powerful story of pregnancy after miscarriage, exploring how grief and love coexist. Discover how she finds hope while honouring her first baby's memory.
Princess Beatrice's first UK charity visit since Andrew scandal
Princess Beatrice makes her first UK public charity appearance since her father was stripped of his titles, visiting Borne's premature birth research labs in London.
No link between pregnancy paracetamol and autism
A major BMJ review finds no convincing evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism or ADHD in children, offering reassurance after Trump's claims.
Baby survives after CPR and life support withdrawal
A mother's world shattered when her baby stopped breathing while breastfeeding. After 40 minutes of CPR and doctors advising to withdraw life support due to severe brain damage, her son Zephyr made a miraculous recovery. Read this incredible story of surv
Miracle baby for lottery winner after cancer battle
Lauren Tomlinson, 34, welcomes 'miracle' baby Elizabeth after winning £836,000 on the Postcode Lottery and being cleared of cancer. Read her inspiring story of hope.
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Baby survives after developing outside womb in UK first
Groundbreaking medical case sees baby survive extraordinary ectopic pregnancy, challenging everything doctors knew about fetal development possibilities.
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