All news on the topic: Babies

Black and Asian women face "unacceptable racism," and mothers and babies are being failed by NHS maternity services due to a reluctance to admit mistakes, an investigation has found.

A nine-month-old baby has died after a dog attack in Wales.

A Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced an independent investigation into "repeated failures" at an NHS trust’s maternity units, following potentially avoidable harm to babies and mothers.

Thousands of people are suing pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, alleging it knowingly sold talcum powder in the UK that was contaminated with asbestos.

Detectives trying to identify a baby whose body was found in a field almost a year ago hope a distinctive piece of underwear made abroad will help them track down her parents.

A father who murdered his premature son in a special care baby unit has been handed a life sentence.

A 22-year-old nursery worker has been sentenced to eight years in jail after being convicted of the “sadistic” abuse of 21 babies, including pinching and pushing children and kicking one little boy in the face.

Rihanna has confirmed the birth of her first daughter, days after partner A$AP Rocky teased they may have secretly tied the knot.

A baby in the UK, whose mother was not vaccinated against whooping cough, has died from the illness, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

A funeral director has been prohibited from working with hospitals in Leeds after a mother reported she was left distraught upon discovering her deceased baby positioned as if "watching" cartoons at the woman’s home.

A three-week-old baby tragically died at the scene of a crash on the A451 between Kidderminster and Stourport at around 12.09am on Saturday. A man has been arrested

Indiana State Police this week arrested Dejaune Anderson over the death of her five-year-old son whose body was found in a suitcase two years ago just before the mother disappeared

After weeks of being unwell, doctors diagnosed Isla Joy with a viral infection however on February 4 mom Abbie became increasingly concerned about a rash on the tot's legs which spread up her back and took her to A&E

As parents buck the traditional and search for unique names for their children, one name has skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade - while others have plummeted

The adorable Rothschild's giraffe was born at Chester Zoo and was seen taking its first steps just 30 minutes after being born. There are only around 2,500 in the wild

A baby in China was born with a four-inch-tail on their back, the rare condition is said to be caused by a spinal complication which was discovered by the baby's paediatrician who shares a video online

Warning: Sensitive content. The desperate woman, who says she is lying to all her friends and family, revealed she 'hates' her own child and can't stand her 'constant neediness'

Former TOWIE star Billie Shepherd has shared that she was left terrified when her daughter Margot suffered from a febrile seizure, caused by a spike in her temperature

Nicola Thomas woke up in the middle of Tuesday night thinking she needed the toilet but quickly realised she desperately needed the help of her 14-year-old daughter

A woman has found herself in a moral dilemma as she feels as if she should step in and stop her friend from naming her baby a cruel name - but others tell her she 'doesn't get an opinion'

Mum of five Constance Marten is on trial with her partner Mark Gordon at the Old Bailey, where they are accused of manslaughter by neglect of their baby daughter Victoria

Little Orlando Davis died of a brain injury at just 14 days old. His mother Robyn Davis woke up from a three-day coma after giving birth to find her son seriously ill

However, more than a third admit they would be anxious to feed their baby something new without first trying it for themselves

Persia Nelson has been charged with murder in connection to the death of her daughter Halo Branton, her boyfriend's family say they saw her leave their home on Saturday night

And other modern pregnancy trends that have soared in popularity in recent years include gender reveal parties, hypnobirthing, and setting up an email address for the baby