Families of mothers who died from herpes sue NHS trust

The relatives of two women who died from herpes after undergoing caesarean sections by the same surgeon are bringing a claim for medical negligence against an NHS hospital in the High Court. Kimberley Sampson, 29, and Samantha Mulcahy, 32, died six weeks apart in 2018 at hospitals in Kent run by East Kent Hospitals University … Read more

The mother’s symptoms were classic red flags of a condition that too many people don’t know about

After the birth of her third child, mum Erica Derbyshire knew something was seriously wrong with her health as she began to suffer from debilitating physical and mental symptoms. She experienced extreme fatigue, anxiety and food cravings, resulting in her gaining 3 stone after a lifetime of staying fit and healthy. She was so tired … Read more

Scientists think they know why people live so long: Moms | CBC News

Why do people live so long? A new study suggests that a mother’s care could be an important part of that. The Cornell University study says the reason humans and other primates live so long can be at least partially explained by the mother-infant relationship. Maternal care leads to the evolution of “long, slow lives,” … Read more

Mother’s warning after toddler’s face broke out in ‘red, angry blisters’ in garden

A mother has warned her parents after suffering extreme burns to her face after bumping into a flower. Ella Cain was innocently playing in the backyard when she smelled and nudged the stems of a plant with delicate yellow petals. Ella was playing in the garden when she came into contact with the dangerous flowerCredit: … Read more