Mother and baby homes scandal: Report says number of Northern Ireland cases 2,000 more than previously thought

NHS maternity crisis: inquiry finds 500+ cases of avoidable harm at Nottingham trust

The article reports on England's maternity services crisis, focusing on the latest inquiry findings that revealed over 500 cases of potentia

Report into mother and baby homes to be published

Irish data watchdog reports 45% surge in complaints, with many using AI assistance

Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) reported a 45% surge in complaints in 2025, receiving 16,160 new cases — a jump it called "unprec

Mother and Newborn Found Dead in Ireland Home After Home Birth Complications

A mother in her 30s, Monika Kubasiewicz, and her newborn baby were found dead in the bathroom of their home in Carrick-on-Suir, Ireland, aft

First-time mothers in family court care proceedings face 21 times higher mortality risk within 10 years, study finds

This cohort study using linked administrative hospital, mortality, and family court records in England found that first-time mothers involve

A debate about Ireland's maternity services, which has included both public and private care for many years, has kicked off in recent days.