Investigations into baby deaths often inadequate, says study
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says reviews often exclude parents and are of poor quality
Why do a million women still suffer the treatable condition of fistula?
On the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, a campaigner argues that better access to surgery in remote areas is essential to end this neglect of women
Fifteen babies a day in UK are stillborn or die within month of birth
Report flags up urgent need for research into stark variations across country as charity calls government funding ‘woefully inadequate’
What I’m really thinking: the birth mother
At school, friends’ mothers told me I had done the right thing, while their daughters stared, unable to think of anything to say
Saving a new mother from death almost made me quit as a nurse
When a patient haemorrhaged after giving birth I realised I could make the difference between life and death – and dread set in
Posh and pregnant: five-star childbirth at the Portland
The Portland is the UK’s most exclusive private maternity hospital, but can all that candlelit fakery really distract from the blood and pain, asks Eva Wiseman
Funding shortages force NHS to cut caesareans, coroner suggests
Inquest hears financial reasons seemed to be behind decision for a mother to have a natural birth despite her objections. Her baby died days later
There is nothing wrong with a C-section – so let’s quit judging other mothers
If you want an experience, go to Disneyland. If you want a healthy baby, do whatever works
Too many mothers having early caesareans, report warns
Findings reveal large number of hospitals in England carrying out elective C-sections before 39 weeks despite risk posed to child
Taking a baby from its mother is a horrific job for a midwife
No training can prepare you for a mother’s animalistic howl as her child is removed, but it’s my job to protect newborn babies