Pregnancy31 mins agoOne in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis showsThe shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase. 31 mins ago7 hrs agoStaff say maternity ward is 'unsafe' as inspectors criticise delaysThe Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow is ordered to improve its patient safety and cleanliness.7 hrs ago19 hrs agoImproved picture for NHS trust's maternity servicesCare Quality Commission notes improvements and safety concerns in Oxfordshire's hospitals.19 hrs ago2 days agoWhat are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year2 days ago4 days ago'I was told police could be called after home birth'Bethany gave birth at home without a midwife, after home birth services were suspended in Gloucestershire.4 days ago4 days ago'Don't be too kind': Maternity staff used offensive terms to refer to pregnant womenBBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.4 days ago8 days agoMum had 'never been so frightened' over pregnancy bleedingLauren Farrelly had to be taken to Southampton with the dangerous condition while 28 weeks pregnant.8 days ago27 May 2026'Baby on Board!' badge celebrates 20 yearsIt's a small badge that made a big difference. For the past 20 years, Transport for London's "Baby on Board" scheme has reshaped behaviour on public transport through a simple social signal. But does it still work?27 May 202625 May 2026'We cannot lose maternity service review momentum'Amneet Graham, from Gillingham, has written to the new health secretary James Murray.25 May 2026...
