childbirth

That two of them involve hideous versions of childbirth isn’t accidental.

Brain injury in newborns is a major reason for lifelong disability, and a programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth is currently being rolled out across the NHS.

Like the rest of the UK, Scotland has seen an increase in Caesarean sections, inductions of labour, serious tears during childbirth and the proportion of babies born in poorer health.

Have you or a loved one experienced a difficult childbirth?

Prolapse can happen for a variety of reasons including childbirth, heavy lifting, being overweight or even after a hysterectomy.