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BBC News
4 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Mum says severe pregnancy sickness leading to abortions in women
A mum whose severe pregnancy sickness was so bad she said she had to have a termination has called for better care for women like Spooner from Monmouthshire recalled "begging" medical professionals for Xonvea, an anti-sickness medication that's available in England for women with Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) but not routinely available in is defined by the NHS as prolonged severe nausea and vomiting that might not stop until the baby is Welsh government said Xonvea could be prescribed in exceptional cases where other treatments have failed, with more than 750 prescriptions dispensed since January. According to NHS Wales, it is thought about one to three of every 100 pregnant women get HG, although some cases go symptoms are severe nausea, vomiting, dehydration and weight loss and it often requires hospital treatment. Sarah, 32, said her concerns about excessive vomiting in her first pregnancy were dismissed and it was only after giving birth and losing 3kg (6lbs) that she realised she probably had mum-of-one thought her knowledge of the condition would help her second pregnancy earlier this year "but then it was just a car crash".She recalled routinely waking up at 4 or 5am to be sick, being unable to eat or drink and unable to work."You can't keep water down and then you're tired because you don't eat for days and your head hurts and you're losing weight."The optometrist and part-time photographer said, when the sickness got worse, she wanted to try Xonvea, the only anti-emetic licensed for use in pregnancy to treat nausea and vomiting in the is recommended as an effective first line treatment by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, alongside alternatives such as cyclizine, prochlorperazine and ondansetron which are regularly prescribed by box of 20 tablets costs £28.50 - considerably higher than other is not routinely available in Wales or Scotland - it is available in parts of England, although last month Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to address the postcode lottery some patients there was prescribed the drug at an appointment in Wales and found it to be more effective than other medications, but it was only for a fortnight at a time and was difficult to get hold of."My husband had to drive a 100-mile round-trip, and I'd be being sick, so he'd have to take time off work to get me there," she said. One time, her husband had to call an ambulance after coming home to find her on the floor vomiting, unable to move because of the nine weeks pregnant and ill with a serious eye infection, a hospital doctor told her her body was not coping."She said worst-case scenario, you've only got seven months left of this and I thought 'I'm going to die, I can't do this for seven more months'," she couple decided to end their much-wanted pregnancy and now Sarah has submitted a petition to the Senedd calling for wider access to Xonvea in described her experience as "unbelievably frustrating" as she lives on the Wales-England border."To think that, if I lived half a mile down the road, the outcome of pregnancy could have been different, it's just unacceptable." Pregnancy Sickness Support chief executive Charlotte Howden said the situation was "beyond belief".The charity, which provides counselling, training and advocacy, said there needed to be fairness."With Wales it's effectively a widespread 'computer says no, you are not able to access this medication'," she said."Yes, you might find a doctor willing to prescribe it, but that shouldn't be the journey here."She added it was important to note that different combinations of drugs had different results for individuals, but women should have all options available to them, regardless of the cost of Xonvea."What's the cost of an ambulance to go into hospital because you've not been given all the treatment options available to you and once you do that it's a very quick assessment to be able to see that's a false economy".The All-Wales Medicine Strategy group (AWMSG) advises the Welsh government about the use, management and prescribing of is made up of NHS consultants, GPs, nurses, pharmacists, health economists, pharmaceutical industry representatives and considers both clinical evidence and cost effectiveness.A spokesperson said the data on the latter was "insufficient" from the company when it appraised Xonvea in 2019, although it had recently met the manufacturer again and understood it was "actively exploring what options are available". It added that it hoped the company would could re-engage later this Exeltis UK said it has been in contact with the AWMSG and was working with health boards across Wales "to support access to treatment".The Welsh government said GPs in every health board area regularly prescribed Xonvea when other treatments have failed and AWMSG's 2019 appraisal remained the most current formal evaluation of the drug in Wales."This did not recommend routine use due to insufficient cost-effectiveness data" it you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this story you can find details of organisations that can help via BBC Action Line.
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Horrified MAFS star hits back after cruel troll branded two year old son ‘overweight'
MARRIED At First Sight star Michael Brunelli has hit back at cruel trolls called their two-year-old son "overweight". The fitness trainer, 33, and wife Martha Kalifatidis, 37, found love on season six of the Australian show and welcomed their first child Lucius in February 2023. 4 Horrified MAFS star Michael Brunelli hits back his son was branded 'overweight' Credit: Instagram / mbrunelli 4 The fitness trainer shared the perfect response for the troll Credit: Instagram / mbrunelli 4 Michael and wife Martha Kalifatidis welcomed their son in February 2023 Credit: Instagram Michael shared a recent sweet photo of him cuddling their little boy, but one follower posted a comment questioning the toddlers health. They wrote: "You might want to watch his weight. Looks overweight to me." Michael screenshot the shock message and shared it with her fans. He hit back at the person, writing: "Imagine looking at a photo of a toddler and thinking the best course of action is to comment "better watch his weight. READ MORE ON MAFS "That's not concern,' the father-of-one wrote. 'That's real-life brain rot.' "If you're wired to see a happy, healthy two-year-old and think 'fat', you shouldn't be around children. "Get help. Touch grass. Drink some water. "And keep your projections the f**k away from mine." Most read in News TV Michaels fans were quick to write supportive messages to the dad-of-one, while slamming the follower for being inappropriate. One wrote: "Imagine body shaming a literal f**king two-year-old. What's wrong with the world? Bubba is happy and healthy and absolutely f**king gorgeous!" A second posted: "Some people are disgusting. My daughter and I are obsessed with how gorgeous your son is! Well replied." While another follower shared a touching message, writing: "I see love. I see joy. I see beauty." In January, Martha addressed speculation that she was Taking to Instagram from the family's Thailand getaway - following a two-week-long social media absence - Martha clarified that she and Michael are not expecting another child at the moment. Despite the buzz, the couple are focused on their little one Lucius and enjoying their time as new parents. Alongside some sun-soaked snaps from the trip, Martha wrote: "Hi everyone. Im not pregnant (thanks for asking tho) I was just having some time off in Thailand. It was swell, missed you all." Martha had a tough pregnancy after being diagnosed with It's a severe morning sickness condition, which was also suffered by Kate Middleton. Martha said at the time: "It hasn't been this exciting, wonderful time for us. I don't want to sound like I'm complaining. "We are so excited, we are so happy, it was a complete surprise. But at five weeks I was diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. "Which is severe chronic nausea and vomiting with no relief. It is 24-7. I literally didn't get out of bed for two months." Martha revealed that the horrifying sickness meant she lost ten kilograms in weight in just a matter of weeks. "We have been in and out of the emergency room and hospital," she said, before revealing she was being treated with "life-changing" medication to tackle the nausea. They join a small number of MAFS stars who have had children with someone they were matched with on the show. Zoe and Alex from series one had a daughter called Harper, before they split up. Jules and Cam from series six had a son called Oliver, and series eight stars Bryce Ruthven and Melissa Rawson have twins, Levi and Tate. Married At First Sight Australia Couples 2025 Lauren, 37, Business Owner, and Clint, 43, Pro Golfer Eliot, 35, Business Owner, and Veronica , 32, Personal Trainer/Actor Beth, 28, Salon Manager, and Teejay, 28, Business Development Manager Jacqui, 29, Consultant, and Ryan, 36, Project Manager Morena, 57, DJ/Fitness Instructor, and Tony, 53, Charter Captain Rhi, 34, Account Manager, and Jeff, 39, Electrician Ashleigh, 34, Dance Studio Owner, and Jake, 30, Teacher Awhina, 30, Aged Care Worker, and Adrian, 30, E-Commerce Business Owner Sierah, 31, Financial Associate Advisor, and Billy, 31, Plasterer Jamie, 28, Account Manager, and Dave, 36, Builder Katie, 37, CEO and Tim, 38, Primary School Teacher Carina, 31, Digital Marketing Manager and Paul, 30, Wellness Advisor 4 They found love on season six of MAFS Australia Credit: Instagram @marthaa__k
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Horrified MAFS star hits back after cruel troll branded two year old son ‘overweight'
Martha recently addressed speculation that she was expecting their second child KID YOU NOT Horrified MAFS star hits back after cruel troll branded two year old son 'overweight' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MARRIED At First Sight star Michael Brunelli has hit back at cruel trolls called their two-year-old son "overweight". The fitness trainer, 33, and wife Martha Kalifatidis, 37, found love on season six of the Australian show and welcomed their first child Lucius in February 2023. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Horrified MAFS star Michael Brunelli hits back his son was branded 'overweight' Credit: Instagram / mbrunelli 4 The fitness trainer shared the perfect response for the troll Credit: Instagram / mbrunelli 4 Michael and wife Martha Kalifatidis welcomed their son in February 2023 Credit: Instagram Michael shared a recent sweet photo of him cuddling their little boy, but one follower posted a comment questioning the toddlers health. They wrote: "You might want to watch his weight. Looks overweight to me." Michael screenshot the shock message and shared it with her fans. He hit back at the person, writing: "Imagine looking at a photo of a toddler and thinking the best course of action is to comment "better watch his weight. "That's not concern,' the father-of-one wrote. 'That's real-life brain rot.' "If you're wired to see a happy, healthy two-year-old and think 'fat', you shouldn't be around children. "Get help. Touch grass. Drink some water. "And keep your projections the f**k away from mine." Michaels fans were quick to write supportive messages to the dad-of-one, while slamming the follower for being inappropriate. One wrote: "Imagine body shaming a literal f**king two-year-old. What's wrong with the world? Bubba is happy and healthy and absolutely f**king gorgeous!" A second posted: "Some people are disgusting. My daughter and I are obsessed with how gorgeous your son is! Well replied." While another follower shared a touching message, writing: "I see love. I see joy. I see beauty." In January, Martha addressed speculation that she was expecting their second child. Taking to Instagram from the family's Thailand getaway - following a two-week-long social media absence - Martha clarified that she and Michael are not expecting another child at the moment. Despite the buzz, the couple are focused on their little one Lucius and enjoying their time as new parents. Alongside some sun-soaked snaps from the trip, Martha wrote: "Hi everyone. Im not pregnant (thanks for asking tho) I was just having some time off in Thailand. It was swell, missed you all." Martha had a tough pregnancy after being diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum at five weeks. It's a severe morning sickness condition, which was also suffered by Kate Middleton. Martha said at the time: "It hasn't been this exciting, wonderful time for us. I don't want to sound like I'm complaining. "We are so excited, we are so happy, it was a complete surprise. But at five weeks I was diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. "Which is severe chronic nausea and vomiting with no relief. It is 24-7. I literally didn't get out of bed for two months." Martha revealed that the horrifying sickness meant she lost ten kilograms in weight in just a matter of weeks. "We have been in and out of the emergency room and hospital," she said, before revealing she was being treated with "life-changing" medication to tackle the nausea. Martha and Michael got together on the 2019 series of MAFS Australia and are one of the few couple that are still together. They join a small number of MAFS stars who have had children with someone they were matched with on the show. Zoe and Alex from series one had a daughter called Harper, before they split up. Jules and Cam from series six had a son called Oliver, and series eight stars Bryce Ruthven and Melissa Rawson have twins, Levi and Tate. Married At First Sight Australia Couples 2025 Lauren, 37, Business Owner, and Clint, 43, Pro Golfer Eliot, 35, Business Owner, and Veronica, 32, Personal Trainer/Actor Beth, 28, Salon Manager, and Teejay, 28, Business Development Manager Jacqui, 29, Consultant, and Ryan, 36, Project Manager Morena, 57, DJ/Fitness Instructor, and Tony, 53, Charter Captain Rhi, 34, Account Manager, and Jeff, 39, Electrician Ashleigh, 34, Dance Studio Owner, and Jake, 30, Teacher Awhina, 30, Aged Care Worker, and Adrian, 30, E-Commerce Business Owner Sierah, 31, Financial Associate Advisor, and Billy, 31, Plasterer Jamie, 28, Account Manager, and Dave, 36, Builder Katie, 37, CEO and Tim, 38, Primary School Teacher Carina, 31, Digital Marketing Manager and Paul, 30, Wellness Advisor 4 They found love on season six of MAFS Australia Credit: Instagram @marthaa__k
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island's Courtney Stubbs hospitalised during second pregnancy with MAFS star Jack Millar and shares confronting images after being diagnosed with shocking condition
Courtney Stubbs has been hospitalised and diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) - a condition that sees her struggle with severe nausea, vomiting and exhaustion. The Love Island Australia star, 27, who is expecting her second child with former Married At First Sight groom Jack Millar, 30, took to Instagram on Monday to open up about her 'rollercoaster' pregnancy, along with some confronting images. In one photo she is seen lying down in the shower and in another hooked up to an IV while in hospital. 'Wish I was here to say it has been all positivity, sunshine and rainbows but that isn't the case,' she wrote of the harsh realities of her second pregnancy. Hyperemesis Gravidarum, which affects 1 in 100 Australian women, has caused the pregnant mum to be bedridden, tired, nauseous, unable to keep food down and hospitalised multiple times. 'I can't even take care of Penelope…' she said of her first child. 'Thank god for Jack and the grandparents who have helped out.' However, the reality star assured fans that her growing baby - a little boy - was doing well despite her serious health struggles. 'Baby boy has been monitored every time and he is healthy and growing perfectly, thank goodness,' she added. 'I think I just feel useless and gutted that this is so hard on my body, that my body goes through this type of trauma whilst trying to grow another baby. 'I want what those fitness influencers have, grinding away at the gym, right as rainbows,' she added. 'It's so bitter tasting to not be experiencing pregnancy the way I feel like I'm 'suppose to".' The pregnant mum said she made the decision to open up about her pregnancy struggles in the hopes of being there for other women who are experiencing similar issues. 'I don't want anyone in my position to feel alone, or not heard,' she said. 'Although this journey isn't picture perfect like we always dreamed… it's worth it. 'Pregnancy is the hardest journey I've been through, but I can't wait to say I got through!' Friends, family and followers flooded the comments section of the post with praise and love for Courtney. Pregnant MAFS bride Domenica Calarco, who was partnered with Jack on the hit reality series' ninth season, rallied around the mum. 'You are strong, you can do this!!!!! Pregnancy is bloody hard!! So many women feel alone and you opening up like this will help immensely,' she wrote. Fellow Love Island alum Margarita Smith also offered her support for the star. 'So rough you poor thing sending so much love and strength!!' she said. A fan commiserated with the soon-to-be mum of two, saying: 'I've experienced HG with both pregnancies and second was 100x worse! Take it day by day hun. All worth it at the end!' Courtney and Jack revealed that they were expecting their second child in a sweet video posted in April this year. The pair could be seen cuddling and kissing each other and their daughter Penelope, one, as they enjoyed a picnic. They went on to say their second child was 'the final piece to our puzzle', adding that they were expecting the little bundle of joy in October 2025. The loved-up duo welcomed their daughter Penelope back in 2023. They announced the joyous news via Instagram, sharing a gallery of photos showing the pair cuddling up to their newborn baby girl at hospital and later at home. One photo showed the besotted parents posing in bed with their daughter as well Jack's dog Finn. 'Penelope June Millar. A love so magical words cannot describe! 10/11/23,' they wrote in the caption.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
'My womb becomes a tomb': South Carolina woman forced to carry dead fetus for weeks due to strict abortion laws
A South Carolina woman has gone public with her emotional and medical experience, alleging she was refused lifesaving medical care after suffering from fetal loss, as a result of the state's restrictive abortion law. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The woman, Elisabeth Weber, reports being required to carry a nonviable fetus for weeks, even though there was no heartbeat, because doctors were unwilling to deliver treatment within the limitations of the "heartbeat bill." Her experience illustrates how such legislation could accidentally delay necessary medical treatment for women with pregnancy loss. South Carolina woman forced to carry fetus with no heartbeat for weeks Elisabeth Weber, a 31-year-old mother of three from South Carolina, said that she was close to ten weeks pregnant when her doctor told her her fetus did not have a heartbeat anymore. She went in right away and asked for a dilation and curettage (D&C), a procedure applied to extract fetal tissue from the uterus following miscarriage or abortion. Even though the fetus was not viable, Weber was said to have been refused the procedure on the grounds that medical staff feared breaking the heartbeat law. "My baby has been sitting inside me dead for three weeks already," Weber posted on an Instagram video. "And now I have to wait another week knowing my baby is dead to do anything about it." Poll Do you believe current abortion laws adequately protect women's health? No, they do not. Yes, they do. South Carolina woman Weber complications suffered Weber has Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), a serious pregnancy complication that results in severe nausea and vomiting. While the fetus had ceased to grow, Weber's body still reacted as if she were pregnant, leading to ongoing illness and physical decline. "My body wasn't realizing that I wasn't pregnant anymore. I was still totally bedridden with nausea, vomiting all the time," she explained. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "The baby hadn't developed at all. There is still no heartbeat. At that point, I was nearly 10 weeks pregnant." Weber also complained of frustration at being questioned about whether her pregnancy was "wanted," implying that such questioning was directed at ascertaining the lawfulness of providing care, and not her healthcare needs. Weber faces psychological trauma under strict abortion law Weber has had deep-seated grief in the past, having lost her infant son in 2018 to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). She now has three daughters—Neveah, Story, and Finley. The psychological trauma of having a dead fetus, added to her background of loss and continued physical illness, has had a lasting effect. 'I can't believe that I'm being forced to carry around my dead baby. They know it's gone, they know it's dead, they know it's stopped developing. There's really no feeling like when your womb becomes a tomb,' she said. Weber's viral account exposes the real-life harm of abortion bans gone too far Weber's account has attracted nationwide attention, as reproductive rights advocates have pointed to her case as proof of the unintended damage of overly broad abortion bans. Her account has spread widely on media like Instagram and TikTok, where she has chronicled her experience in real-time. Those against the heartbeat bill contend that instances like these portray a perilous intersection of medicine and politics under which legal confusion and fear of prosecution discourage doctors from making effective, life-sustaining medical decisions in time. Medical workers, legal observers, and feminist groups have affirmed the necessity of clearer legislative terms that permit effective and humane care in miscarriages and fetal demise. South Carolina's abortion law sparks debate over medical judgment and legal risk South Carolina's "Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act," the so-called heartbeat bill, took effect in 2021. The act prohibits all but extremely rare abortions once fetal cardiac activity is identified, usually around six weeks into the pregnancy. Exceptions are provided, but only on a very tight basis, in cases of rape, incest, or if the mother's life is threatened. Yet, critics contend that the ambiguous language of the law and harsh legal sanctions have a chilling effect. Healthcare providers might be reluctant to provide timely treatment in cases of miscarriage or fetal death because of fear of legal repercussions—even when fetal viability is no longer an issue. Also Read |
