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An emotional story reflecting on pregnancy, loss and parenthood

2+ day, 24+ min ago  (463+ words) Pregnancy stories are assumed to end in a live birth after nine months, more or less. Any other outcome is viewed as a failure. The shame attached to "failure" is one of the reasons why miscarriage and abortion are so…...

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Maternity crisis: "It only takes one mistake for you to die

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1711+ words) What are people's experiences with maternity and post-natal care? Hundreds of women and babies are dying unnecessarily in Britain's maternity wards. And many more have suffered irreversible harm and trauma. The causes of the crisis are well-known'too few highly qualified…...