Two-thirds of NHS trusts in the UK restricted or suspended their home birth services last year, according to research shared with ITV News. The maternity rights charity, Birthrights, submitted ...

Mum-of-four Lucinda Ford gave birth to her third and fourth children at home with no midwife – known as 'freebirth' – despite ...

For those women who can afford it, you can book an independent midwife for a home birth by calling 01483 821104 or visiting www.independentmidwives.org.uk. Planning your home birth: Talk to your ...