Childbirth23 Dec 2025New baby feeding service open to help familiesKent County Council says the programme is due to start in January 2026.23 Dec 202522 Dec 2025Childbirth epidural kit shortage could last until March, officials sayThe shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.22 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Caesarean sections overtake natural vaginal births for the first timeExperts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.17 Dec 202514 Dec 2025Hospital maternity team delighted by survey resultsThe national survey showed the trust was performing "better or much better" than most hospitals.14 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Mum felt 'panic' over suspension of home birthsBethany Pollock was 38 weeks pregnant when she was told home births were being suspended. 9 Dec 20255 Dec 2025Home births suspended due to staff sickness - trustEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is suspending services for 24 hours until 07:00 GMT on Saturday.5 Dec 20251 Dec 2025'Women let down as birthing centre remains shut'A £2m birthing centre in Salford which closed in 2021 has left the city with no birth facility.1 Dec 202519 Nov 2025Home birth suspension extended for six monthsThe hospital trust extends the suspension into 2026 following a review.19 Nov 202518 Nov 2025'Climbing Kilimanjaro proved stomas won't stop us'Having become the first woman with a stoma to swim the Channel, Gill Castle leads a mountain trek.18 Nov 2025...
