Childbirth18 hrs agoMaternity unit closure: What are next steps?The NHS trust says birthing services at North Devon District Hospital may resume next month.18 hrs ago18 hrs ago'Not giving birth in a car park is a good job'Maternity services at North Devon District Hospital have been suspended since 11 August.18 hrs ago1 day agoMum's perforated bowel ordeal after scan errorMum developed sepsis after scan error and now calls for better postnatal care for women.1 day ago1 day agoMum cycles to Bruges four months after giving birthRhiannon's first baby died and she is raising money for a neonatal unit after a second pregnancy.1 day ago2 days agoBirthing unit could reopen by end of next monthHealth bosses say they are "cautiously optimistic" births can resume at Barnstaple hospital.2 days ago7 days agoWoman gives birth to rare tripletsGeorgie Bradnock said she was "so surprised" to hear three heartbeats at her 12-week appointment.7 days ago19 Aug 2026Health boss resigns over maternity unit closureNHS bosses decline to say when a birthing unit in north Devon will reopen following staff shortages.19 Aug 202617 Aug 2026Maternity unit closure 'is catastrophic failure'County councillors discuss the closure of the maternity unit in North Devon District Hospital.17 Aug 202615 Aug 2026Mothers fear deaths if maternity unit stays closedOne mother says she "would have died" if she had had to travel outside of Barnstaple to give birth.15 Aug 2026...
