childbirth

"Blood is used for many different treatments; cancer treatments, people who have had traumatic injuries, mums during childbirth, so it's really important we maintain our stocks for the future."

A simulation laboratory that can be used to recreate emergency childbirth situations for staff learning in a risk-free environment is revolutionising maternity training in Birmingham, the NHS has said.

Others also praised the post for "normalising" the aftermath of childbirth.

Later childbirth, a growing trend here, is another factor in lowering fertility.

"Sometimes these girls are released," Ms Coker said, "other times they die during childbirth, or are murdered and placed in the grounds of the organisation."