Midwife-led care which allows normal labours to take their own course are as safe, and cheaper, than consultant-led care, writes Victoria White.

There were “significant failings” in the care provided to a baby boy who died more than six years ago, a report published by the HSE has found.

A baby’s death has resulted in “extremely helpful” recommendations, a hospital chief said yesterday.

A mother has spoken of how proud she is of her dead son — he has played a vital role in ensuring other babies did not die at birth.

OXYTOCIN. Women’s love drug. The drug associated with her sexual pleasure, with bringing on her labour and bringing down her breast milk.