Medical groups push for consequences for freebirth ‘birthkeepers’ posing as medical professionals

A number of recent deaths linked to freebirths — where a pregnant woman chooses to give birth with no registered medical professional present — is prompting health groups to speak out about rising ...

Doula cleaned scene of freebirth tragedy before police arrival, court hears

The scene of a freebirth that ended in a mum’s tragic death was cleaned by ‘birth keeper’ Emily Lal before police could ...

Your birth stories: 'I had heart failure during a c-section - then my partner was told to leave'

Readers are getting in touch after Sky News spoke to three women who suffered traumatic births in NHS England hospitals. Find ...

Three women describe traumatic childbirth - and say they weren't listened to

Issues dating back more than 15 years are being investigated across 14 trusts. With maternity care under the microscope, Sky ...