Forced to give birth at the hospital door due to lack of a male companion: Taliban edicts endanger Afghan women's lives
Afghan women face life-threatening conditions as Taliban edicts restrict their access to healthcare, forcing them to give birth in dangerous situations.
A new map of maternity wards in Poland is being created. Criteria have been announced that must be met.
The Polish Ministry of Health is planning a new map of maternity wards to address the dramatic decline in birth rates and the subsequent closures of maternity facilities.
Maternity appeals for donations of human milk after stock depletion in PI; 32 babies in ICU depend on the food
A maternity in Piauí, Brazil, is urgently seeking human milk donations to support 32 premature or breastfeeding-challenged infants in intensive care units due to critically low stock levels.
Women feel coerced during maternity care in England, charity says
A report by the charity Birthrights highlights that women in England often feel pressured into medical procedures during maternity care, undermining their ability to make informed decisions.
Taskforce set up to improve maternity care in England
A new taskforce has been established to enhance maternity and neonatal care in England, led by Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
The Minister on S-demand for maternity care: 'Political theater'
Swedish Minister Lena Hallengren criticizes the Social Democrats' demands to halt cuts to maternity care funding, labeling their actions as political theater.
Andersson after the wipe controversy: 'When will the apology come?'
Magdalena Andersson demands an apology from politicians after staff at a Malmö maternity ward raised concerns about budget cuts and patient care.
Families welcome appointment of Donna Ockenden to Leeds maternity inquiry
Families impacted by maternity care failures in Leeds express renewed trust in health officials following the appointment of Donna Ockenden to lead an inquiry into the local maternity services.
S demands 600 million for maternity care
The Social Democrats in Sweden are calling on the government to restore 600 million Swedish kronor to maternal and newborn care, citing adverse effects from recent cuts.
Calls the regional leader to the committee after the washcloth debacle
Following a controversy over washing cloths at a Malmö maternity ward, Sweden's Social Democrats are summoning both the health minister and a regional leader to answer questions about maternity care.
Essi, 44, who returned from maternity leave was on a business trip when her head suddenly became foggy – ended up in the intensive care unit for 10 days
Essi Kivitie experienced a life-threatening health crisis during her first business trip after maternity leave, which required her to be hospitalized for 10 days.
Max Hjelm: 87 healthcare workers raise alarms about healthcare – the government asks AI if they are right
87 healthcare workers in Malmö have raised concerns about declining maternity care, while the government seeks input from AI on the validity of these claims.
Babies Begin to Receive Single Dose Against Respiratory Virus in Maternity Hospitals in Manaus
Maternity hospitals in Manaus have started administering a single dose of nirsevimab to prevent respiratory syncytial virus infections in babies.
Campo Grande Maternity Hospital Under Investigation After Baby Deaths During Births
The 76th Public Prosecution Office of Campo Grande has opened a civil investigation into obstetric care at the Cândido Mariano Maternity Hospital following reports of baby deaths during births, including one under suspicion of medical negligence.
DN Debate Responses. 'The Mothers at Our Maternity Ward testify: Left in Bloody Sheets'
The article highlights the concerns of maternity ward staff in Malmö over cost-cutting measures that they argue have negatively impacted patient care and resulted in poor treatment for mothers.
Baby was stillborn after mum told symptoms 'nothing to worry about'
Natasha Anderson's severe symptoms were dismissed by NHS staff, leading to the stillbirth of her son despite her continuous reports and concerns during pregnancy.
'I was told pain was trapped wind - days later my newborn was dead'
A mother lost her newborn days after hospital staff misdiagnosed her serious condition as trapped wind.
DN Debate Replies. “No, the newborns at the maternity ward are not dried with rough paper”
The Chairman of the Skåne University Hospital's hospital board, Maria Berglund, addresses concerns about changes in maternity ward practices, clarifying they do not stem from cost-cutting measures.
'My newborn baby and I almost died after hospital delayed my C-section on weekend'
Lucy Crawford experienced a life-threatening delay in her emergency C-section due to staffing issues at a UK hospital, which is part of a broader investigation into maternity care failures.
‘Midwives said it was a panic attack - two days later I was in coma and baby was dying’
A mother, misdiagnosed with a panic attack by midwives, suffered massive internal bleeding and fell into a coma, highlighting systemic failures in NHS maternity care.
NHS failing mums and babies as deaths COVERED UP - bombshell report
A national inquiry claims that the NHS is covering up deaths of babies blamed on inadequate care by misclassifying them as stillbirths.
What is the national maternity and neonatal investigation and why was it launched?
The UK has launched a national investigation into maternity services to identify and address systemic issues affecting care quality and equity.
Jeremy Hunt urges medics to do more to improve detection of rare childbirth condition
Jeremy Hunt is calling on doctors to enhance the detection of placenta accreta spectrum, a rare childbirth complication, following a campaign initiated by a woman affected by the condition.
New midwives 'having to work in retail and hospitality'
Newly qualified midwives in the UK are struggling to find employment despite existing staff shortages in maternity care, leading many to seek work in unrelated fields such as retail and hospitality.
DN Debate. 'At our maternity ward, we dry your child with the rough paper'
The article highlights concerns from maternity ward staff about the quality of care and resources provided to new parents and their newborns at Swedish hospitals.
Louise Thompson’s £600 wool coat from Claudia Winkleman’s go-to brand is now almost 50% off
Louise Thompson's wool coat, favored by Claudia Winkleman, is now heavily discounted and was worn during a significant event advocating for maternity care in the UK.
'I was pressing the call button and no one came': Black mothers on 'dehumanising' maternity care
Black mothers in the UK recount their experiences of dehumanising maternity care, highlighting inadequate pain relief and a lack of compassion from medical staff.
Maternity Care: 20 Babies Too Few in the District Clinic
The district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen is facing a funding loss of one million euros due to a shortfall in births at the Wolfratshausen district clinic.
John Ivison: America appears to be slamming its doors on Canadian professionals with work visas
A Canadian nurse was denied entry to the U.S. while traveling to work, highlighting barriers faced by Canadian professionals seeking work visas in America.
The best maternity ward in Poland is not accepting patients
A hospital in Poland has temporarily suspended part of its maternity services, prompting concerns about the future of maternity care in the region.
Mothers Open Up About Problems at the Women's Clinic's Maternity Wards - "Surely No One Would Dare to Go Give Birth After This"
An anonymous discussion on Jodel reveals mothers' experiences of care errors, inadequate pain relief, and concerns over baby safety at Helsinki's Women's Clinic, pointing to understaffing and increased pressure as major issues.
Pediatricians: To save lives, the maternity hospital must be near the children's hospital
Pediatricians in Tallinn argue that establishing a maternity hospital next to the children's hospital is essential for improving childbirth and pediatric intensive care in the capital.
How to Survive Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
Nell Frizzell discusses the anxiety many mothers face when returning to work after maternity leave, including her own experiences with leaving her baby in the care of someone she barely knows.
Doctors detained at a hospital in Siberia after the death of nine newborns
Russian authorities have detained the head doctor and the acting head of the intensive care unit in a Siberian maternity hospital following the deaths of nine newborns, suspected of causing death through negligence.
Russia detained doctors after the death of nine newborns
In a Russian maternity hospital, nine newborns died, leading to the detention of the chief doctor and the head of the intensive care unit on suspicion of negligence causing their deaths.
The Last Maternity Ward in Bieszczady is Closing. What About the Patients?
The last maternity ward in the Bieszczady region is closing due to a decline in births and financial losses, forcing patients to seek care in distant hospitals.
The system of delivery rooms is about to change. Will a new form of care for pregnant women appear?
In Poland, the declining birth rate is impacting the profitability of small and peripheral medical facilities, prompting discussions about proposed changes to maternity care by the Ministry of Health, focusing on the safety and comfort of childbirth.