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Jennifer Bradley was told in 1970 that the DES drug prescribed during pregnancy was ‘completely safe’ - but it has left her daughter with lifelong gynaecological issues

Diethylstilbestrol (DES) was prescribed to pregnant women from 1940 to the 1970s to prevent miscarriage, premature labour and pregnancy complications.

Hospital specialists report cases of missed health problems, misdiagnosed conditions, and women erroneously told their babies had died

The Society of Radiographers highlights anyone with an ultrasound machine can currently claim to be a sonographer

It was only years later, when I heard the word workaholic being used seriously for the first time, that I wondered whether I had a problem

Roughly 16 percent of the 861 children whose mothers had Covid during their pregnancy received a neurodevelopmental diagnosis

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About half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to preventable suffering and harm. Many mothers avoid medications and treatments during pregnancy for fear that they may cause harm to their unborn baby. Yet, most are unaware of the harms that untreated pain…

You can contact the Miscarriage Association helpline on 01924 200799 or email the charity at info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk. The helpline is open from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday.For more information, help and support regarding pregnancy loss, you can contact Tommy’s on 0800 0147 800.