uk-childbirth

Meghan Markle had her baby in Windsor – and early reports suggest it was a home birth.
Our patient was bleeding. She was also seven months pregnant, did not speak English and we had limited medical history. Just for this patient alone, we ticked off several chapters from the obstetric emergencies book.
The nine nurses say they plan to be there for each other's deliveries.
How can the humble hand holder make so much difference? You’d be forgiven for thinking we’re magical, but the truth is, the answers are rooted in science.
Photographer Paulina Splechta captured Kayla's emotional reaction.
"They don’t realise how powerful their attentiveness and empathy really are."
I think we are long past putting this wholly deplorable outcome on pre-pregnancy health risks and social economic circumstances. It’s time to say it like it is: this is happening due to racial bias