childbirth

The pointless rules and policing of pregnancy from Kennedy come hand-in-hand with Republican efforts to make sure women can’t say no to childbirth.

"People usually think menopause is the single most acute shift in hormone levels that a woman will ever experience, but actually the few days surrounding childbirth are."

"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.