Ukraine's War: A Demographic Crisis
In war-torn Chernihiv, Ukraine, expectant mothers like Tanya are giving birth amidst constant air raid sirens, highlighting the drastic decline in birth rates and the severe demographic crisis facing the nation due to the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Ukraine's War: A Demographic Crisis
In war-torn Chernihiv, Ukraine, expectant mothers like Tanya are giving birth amidst constant air raid sirens, highlighting the drastic decline in birth rates and the severe demographic crisis facing the nation due to the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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44% Bias Score
East London Midwives: Facing Challenges, Delivering Joy
Community midwives in East London, inspired by the BBC series "Call the Midwife," provide vital postnatal care to families, despite facing recruitment challenges and long hours, as demonstrated by the experiences of midwives Irene Namugere, Hannah Shukla, and Mosun Ojo-Williams.
East London Midwives: Facing Challenges, Delivering Joy
Community midwives in East London, inspired by the BBC series "Call the Midwife," provide vital postnatal care to families, despite facing recruitment challenges and long hours, as demonstrated by the experiences of midwives Irene Namugere, Hannah Shukla, and Mosun Ojo-Williams.
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28% Bias Score
Caesarean Births in England Reach 25%
NHS data reveals that 25% of births in England in 2023 were Caesarean sections, a rise from 13% in 2013-14, due to more complex pregnancies and increased elective procedures.
Caesarean Births in England Reach 25%
NHS data reveals that 25% of births in England in 2023 were Caesarean sections, a rise from 13% in 2013-14, due to more complex pregnancies and increased elective procedures.
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48% Bias Score
Photographer Documents Diverse Childbirth Experiences During COVID-19 Pandemic
Photographer Maggie Shannon documented the birth of Storie, part of her project "Extreme Pain, Extreme Joy," which captures the experiences of women giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles, revealing diverse and intense experiences.
Photographer Documents Diverse Childbirth Experiences During COVID-19 Pandemic
Photographer Maggie Shannon documented the birth of Storie, part of her project "Extreme Pain, Extreme Joy," which captures the experiences of women giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles, revealing diverse and intense experiences.
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48% Bias Score
Balancing Childbirth Risks: Informing Women Without Creating Unnecessary Fear
An economist and author discusses the inherent tension between the historical prevalence of childbirth and its objective dangers, highlighting the need for better communication about pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia and postpartum haemorrhage to empower women with knowledge without crea...
Balancing Childbirth Risks: Informing Women Without Creating Unnecessary Fear
An economist and author discusses the inherent tension between the historical prevalence of childbirth and its objective dangers, highlighting the need for better communication about pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia and postpartum haemorrhage to empower women with knowledge without crea...
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56% Bias Score
UK Maternity Care: Widespread Support Gaps Revealed
A survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that over 33% of pregnant women in England did not always get help from maternity staff during labor and childbirth, while almost 50% lacked consistent support after giving birth; these findings highlight significant concerns regarding the quality ...
UK Maternity Care: Widespread Support Gaps Revealed
A survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that over 33% of pregnant women in England did not always get help from maternity staff during labor and childbirth, while almost 50% lacked consistent support after giving birth; these findings highlight significant concerns regarding the quality ...
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32% Bias Score