Browsing: childbirth

Esther Stevens’ life nearly ended as soon as it began. She was born in 2007, in a village on the…

Good morning. Last month, we brought you the story behind the Guardian’s year-long investigation into the US-based Free Birth Society,…

Almost one in five women feel their concerns were not taken seriously by healthcare professionals during childbirth, according to the…

Over a weekend in late June 2024, Emilee Saldaya, the leader of the Free Birth Society, hosted a festival on…

The Free Birth Society (FBS) is a business run from North Carolina that promotes the idea of women giving birth…

Pregnant women in England are at growing risk of suffering a serious injury while giving birth, NHS figures reveal.The number…