stillbirths
Coverage of stillbirths in the Nexus archive.
- Ockenden report live: largest maternity review in NHS history to be published
The Ockenden report, the largest maternity inquiry in NHS history, is being published today. It reveals widespread failings in Nottingham hospitals, including racism towards mothers, and investigates stillbirths, neonatal and maternal deaths, and injuries.
- Gaza’s unseen casualties: A surge in stillbirths and birth defects
Gaza is experiencing a 140% increase in stillbirths and a doubling of congenital anomalies, attributed to the prolonged effects of war. The health crisis highlights severe humanitarian challenges in the region.
- Temporary accommodation linked to deaths of 104 children in England in six years
Living in temporary accommodation in England has contributed to 104 child deaths over six years, with 76 under one year old. Data also shows 64 stillbirths and 27 neonatal deaths in 2024 linked to mothers in temporary housing, as experts warn of the housing crisis's lethal impact.