At home, parents felt their role was to nurse their little invalid. They were caring, nervous and watchful

This is number 41 of fifty pieces of poetry and prose written by Peter Limbrick as a monument to adults and children who have lived and died or are living now in inhuman situations. They are all inspired by real experience.

 

Play

Amal stayed in hospital for several weeks after birth until

well

Read more: At home, parents felt their role was to nurse their little invalid. They were caring, nervous and watchful

The United States of America (USA) remains one of the most dangerous countries to give birth

From the website below:

‘Despite a national healthcare expenditure of $4.9 trillion in 20231, birthing people in the USA are 10 times more likely to die of childbirth-related complications than people in equally resourced nations. When viewed through a racialized lens, Black women are disproportiona

Read more: The United States of America (USA) remains one of the most dangerous countries to give birth

Home birth services are being restricted, suspended and frequently interrupted up and down the UK

From Birthrights UK:

‘Our report reveals that two thirds (66%) of the 119 Trusts for which we have information (either through an FOI response or intelligence from elsewhere) have either had service suspensions, strict restrictions, or frequent interruptions in the 12 months between October 2023 and

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Roz feels her life is on hold since Tilly was born and she can see no end to it. The argument began about money

This is number 39 of fifty pieces of poetry and prose written by Peter Limbrick as a monument to adults and children who have lived and died or are living now in inhuman situations. They are all inspired by real experience.

 

On Hold

Roz and Jeb are arguing. They love each other and their

baby

Read more: Roz feels her life is on hold since Tilly was born and she can see no end to it. The argument began about money

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