Rural women shared their difficult IVF journeys, including long travel times and lack of same-day results, at a parliamentary inquiry in Tamworth. The inquiry aims to improve fertility support and assisted reproductive treatments for those outside major cities.
Rural women are facing significant hurdles in accessing IVF services, including long travel distances, high costs, and delays in crucial test results, a parliamentary inquiry in Tamworth heard. Testimonies highlighted the emotional and financial toll on families.
Forensic Science Queensland was the subject of two commissions of inquiry, over failures in testing and cultural issues which may have led to miscarriages of justice.
Cumbria Police say no charges were brought because the "evidential threshold" was not met.
A 43-year-old man, identified as Rosmaini Abd Raof, has been remanded for seven days in Kedah, Malaysia, after allegedly attacking his wife, resulting in her losing a 12-week pregnancy.
A study by Tommy's National Centre for Miscarriage Research and Birmingham Women's Hospital found that providing specialised care after a woman's first miscarriage could prevent approximately 10,000 pregnancy losses annually across the UK. The research, involving 406 women, showed a 4% reduction in future miscarriage risk when women received the graded model of care compared to usual care. Currently, NHS specialist care is only available after three miscarriages in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, while Scotland already operates the graded model. Women receiving specialist care were 47% more likely to have risk factors identified and advised upon.
Research by Tommy's charity shows a graded model of care offering tests and support after a woman's first miscarriage could prevent approximately 10,075 pregnancy losses annually in the UK. The study found 86% of women under the graded model had risk factors detected compared to 58% in standard care, with the measures potentially saving the NHS over £40m in its first year.
A pilot project at Birmingham Women and Children's Hospital offering earlier specialist care after miscarriage could prevent around 10,000 miscarriages a year if rolled out across the NHS. Currently, women in England must experience three miscarriages to qualify for specialist NHS help, which experts describe as an unacceptable anomaly. The study of 406 women found that one in five had treatable health issues affecting pregnancy outcomes.
Aston Villa and England midfielder Missy Bo Kearns has shared her experience of having a miscarriage and developing sepsis last month, describing it as 'a different type of grief.' The 25-year-old was hospitalized for four days after collapsing with a temperature of 42C on 18 March, and found out she had lost her baby while battling sepsis. She hopes sharing her story will help others who suffer in silence, mentioning charities like Tommy's.
England international and Aston Villa midfielder Missy Bo Kearns has revealed she spent four days in hospital after suffering a miscarriage and contracting sepsis in March. Kearns, who announced her pregnancy with partner Liam Walsh (Luton player) on March 1, lost the baby later that month after feeling unwell at Villa's training ground. Sports doctor Jodie Blackadder-Weinstein urged her to seek hospital treatment, which Kearns credits with potentially saving her life. She is now working on rebuilding her fitness while dealing with the mental trauma of her loss.
The AFL Tribunal hears a high-profile appeal against Port Adelaide's Zak Butters's fine for abusive and offensive language against umpire Nick Foot. Follow live.
The AFL appeals board has quashed Zak Butters's conviction for abusive language against umpire Nick Foot, saying a Tribunal member listening in while driving his car for part of the original hearing constitutes a miscarriage of justice.
