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BBC News
13-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
'I lost who I was with postnatal depression,' Bristol woman says
A mother says the traumatic birth of her baby, followed by several miscarriages, left her feeling isolated, depressed and in a "very dark place".Rachelle, from Pill, near Bristol, was in and out of consciousness during the birth of her daughter Willow four years ago and went on to experience postnatal 37-year-old said: "The first couple of months were really, really hard for me. I went through a really dark place. I felt like I'd lost who I was."She is now speaking about her experience to encourage others to "feel liberated to talk about the challenges of motherhood rather than facing it alone". Growing up as part of a "big family" in the Philippines, Rachelle said she had always wanted to have "lots and lots of children".But following the birth of her 11lb (5kg) baby girl, she was left feeling lonely, depressed and "angry at everything and everyone"."All my habits, all my hobbies, all the things that I used to do, I lost because my entire life revolved around this tiny little being that depended on me," Rachelle said."We grin and bear it and say 'we're fine, we're fine, everything's fine', but really [it's], 'no, we're sleep deprived, no, it's getting to me'." What is postnatal depression? Postnatal depression is a common problem, affecting more than one in 10 women within a year of giving birth, according to the can include a persistent feeling of sadness, tiredness, a lack of energy, a lack of enjoyment, trouble sleeping or withdrawing from is important to get help as soon as possible if you think you might be the cause of postnatal depression is not completely clear, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and "having someone you can talk to and turn to for support" can help prevent it. When Willow was two, the couple decided to try for a second baby, but after two years of trying and several miscarriages they have stopped for the time being."There are days when I've had to drag myself out of bed, you experience so much grief but I kept it all to myself," she said."No one knew apart from my husband."Women don't talk about these things out loud, maybe because it's hard to talk about - guilt and shame plays a lot into it." Four years on, Rachelle said she was "still working" on getting back to feeling like herself again, but the baby and mum sessions she joined when Willow was a baby helped her find her "mum tribe" and meet some of her best friends."It was nice to find other people who related, who I could text at three in the morning going 'I'm having the worst night ever'," she has now set up her own children's activity franchise covering North Somerset and South West Bristol."Just as much as it is for babies to move their little bodies, it makes such a difference for women to make new friends and find that womanly support," she said.
Tom's Guide
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
It's a bit big for my throat, but I still want to take the Beats Pill home — especially with $50 off in Prime Day
Yes, I know, it's called the Pill because it's Pill-shaped, not because it's actually going to make my hangover go away — but still. At this Prime Day price, the Beats Pill is certainly worth popping on your nightstand, next to your bottle of Pepto Bismol. The Beats Pill is down to $97 at Amazon, the lowest price we've ever seen on the speaker. It might not fit in your Grandma's pillbox, but it's certainly something worth adding to your backpack. The Beats Pill marked the return of an old friend, albeit one updated for 2024. It's got solid sound quality to match with excellent battery life and that classic Beats style. This $50 discount is the best we've ever seen on the Beats Pill. If anything, the Beats Pill is only going to make my hangover worse. The last thing I need right now is something as loud as the Pill for my music — I'd much rather the calming tones of something much smaller to manage my poor poor head. Thankfully, I can turn the volume down and enjoy the excellent sound quality. Bassy, as you'd imagine, but nothing to make you want to turn it off. There's a stereo mode too if you buy two of them, so you can get even better wireless two-channel sound. Battery life is good too — it'll stay awake playing music for 24 hours, which is a whole lot longer than I think I could. And I think it's pill-shaped chassis and funky color options are worth the pickup on their own. It's a statement piece — one that says "I want to have fun, and I quite like the Beats brand" what with the massive Beats 'b' on the front. This deal price brings it to it's lowest price ever. Thanks, Prime Day — I'll take two, as I've been prescribed. There are plenty more deals to be had this Prime Day — make sure you check out our Prime Day live blog to make sure you're staying on top of all the latest sales and offers.
North Wales Chronicle
09-07-2025
- Health
- North Wales Chronicle
Figures show record high of almost three in 10 conceptions ending in abortion
Almost three in 10 conceptions in 2022 ended in legal abortions in the two nations, up from around two in 10 a decade earlier. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the percentage was 29.7% in 2022, up from 26.5% a year earlier and 20.8% in 2012. The percentage has generally been increasing for all age groups since 2015, the statistics body said. There were 247,703 conceptions leading to a legal abortion in 2022, a 13.1% rise on the 218,923 recorded in 2021. Figures published last year by the Government showed the number of abortions in 2022 for women living in England and Wales was at a record level – at 251,377. The ONS said its data is based on the estimated date of conception, while Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) figures are based on the date of the abortion, leading to a difference in the overall numbers. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (Bpas) said lengthy waiting times for some forms of contraception as well as financial struggles faced by many could explain the rise. Girls aged under 16 remained the age group with the highest percentage of conceptions leading to abortion, at 61.0%. Women aged between 30 and 34 years old had the lowest percentage of conceptions leading to abortion in 2022, at around a fifth or 20.5%. The age group with the highest number of conceptions was women in their early 30s, at 249,991. Women aged over 40 years had a conception rate of 17.2 per 1,000 women in 2022, slightly below the record high of 17.3 per 1,000 women in 2021, the ONS said. Katherine O'Brien, from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (Bpas), said women are facing 'significant barriers' in access to contraception, including long waiting times and difficulties securing appointments. She added: 'At Bpas, we regularly hear from women who are seeking an abortion after falling pregnant while waiting for repeat Pill prescriptions or coil insertions. 'Emergency contraception, while not a silver bullet to unplanned pregnancy rates, remains an underutilised resource in this country, with the majority of women not accessing this vital back-up method after an episode of unprotected sex. 'The Government has committed to improving access via pharmacies, but we need to see this medication reclassified so that it can be sold in a wider range of outlets, including supermarkets, so that women can access it as swiftly as possible when needed.' She also noted interest rate hikes and increases in cost of living in 2022, which she said might have led to women and their partners having to make 'sometimes tough decisions around continuing or ending a pregnancy'. She added: 'No woman should have to end a pregnancy she would otherwise have continued purely for financial reasons, and no woman should become pregnant because our healthcare system is failing to provide women with the contraception they want, when they need it.' Caroline Ansell, from the charity Christian Action Research and Education (Care) described the figures as 'heartbreaking' and that it is 'especially painful' if poverty is a driving factor. Ms Ansell said: 'The scale of abortion in England and Wales is heartbreaking for those who recognise that every life, no matter how tiny, is precious. 'Behind these statistics are women whose stories of trauma and regret are rarely heard in public debate. Understanding that poverty can be a driving factor is especially painful. 'A just and compassionate society provides support so that women can carry their babies to term, then care for their children as they grow and develop.' The proportion of conceptions ending in legal abortion in 2022 varied in different parts of the country, the data shows. Across all age groups, the figure was highest in north-west England (32.6%) and lowest in eastern England (27.3%). But the gap was much larger among younger age groups, with the figures for 16-17 year-olds ranging from 48.2% of conceptions in Yorkshire/Humber to 66.2% in London. Among 18-19 year-olds, the proportion ranges from 48.1% of conceptions in north-east England to 62.6% in London. The lowest regional percentages were in the 30-34 age group, where the figure dipped as low as 18.5% for eastern England and 18.0% for south-west England. At a local level, Liverpool and Brighton & Hove had the joint highest proportion of conceptions ending in legal abortion in 2022 across all ages (40.3%), followed by the London borough of Lambeth (38.4%) and Halton in Cheshire (38.1%). East Cambridgeshire had the lowest percentage (18.6%), followed by South Cambridgeshire (20.0%), Bolsover in Derbyshire (20.2%) and Mid Suffolk (21.0%). The DHSC statistics, published last year, showed the figure of 251,377 abortions for women living in England and Wales in 2022 had risen by almost a fifth in a year. This was the highest number since the Abortion Act was introduced almost 60 years ago and was a rise of 17% on the 2021 figure, the department said. Taking medications at home, known as telemedicine, was the most common procedure, accounting for 61% of all abortions in 2022. This was up nine percentage points since 2021, the DHSC said. Temporary measures put in place during the pandemic approving the use of both pills for early medical abortion at home, without the need to first attend a hospital or clinic, were made permanent in England and Wales in 2022.
South Wales Guardian
09-07-2025
- Health
- South Wales Guardian
Figures show record high of almost three in 10 conceptions ending in abortion
Almost three in 10 conceptions in 2022 ended in legal abortions in the two nations, up from around two in 10 a decade earlier. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the percentage was 29.7% in 2022, up from 26.5% a year earlier and 20.8% in 2012. The percentage has generally been increasing for all age groups since 2015, the statistics body said. There were 247,703 conceptions leading to a legal abortion in 2022, a 13.1% rise on the 218,923 recorded in 2021. Figures published last year by the Government showed the number of abortions in 2022 for women living in England and Wales was at a record level – at 251,377. The ONS said its data is based on the estimated date of conception, while Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) figures are based on the date of the abortion, leading to a difference in the overall numbers. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (Bpas) said lengthy waiting times for some forms of contraception as well as financial struggles faced by many could explain the rise. Girls aged under 16 remained the age group with the highest percentage of conceptions leading to abortion, at 61.0%. Women aged between 30 and 34 years old had the lowest percentage of conceptions leading to abortion in 2022, at around a fifth or 20.5%. The age group with the highest number of conceptions was women in their early 30s, at 249,991. Women aged over 40 years had a conception rate of 17.2 per 1,000 women in 2022, slightly below the record high of 17.3 per 1,000 women in 2021, the ONS said. Katherine O'Brien, from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (Bpas), said women are facing 'significant barriers' in access to contraception, including long waiting times and difficulties securing appointments. She added: 'At Bpas, we regularly hear from women who are seeking an abortion after falling pregnant while waiting for repeat Pill prescriptions or coil insertions. 'Emergency contraception, while not a silver bullet to unplanned pregnancy rates, remains an underutilised resource in this country, with the majority of women not accessing this vital back-up method after an episode of unprotected sex. 'The Government has committed to improving access via pharmacies, but we need to see this medication reclassified so that it can be sold in a wider range of outlets, including supermarkets, so that women can access it as swiftly as possible when needed.' She also noted interest rate hikes and increases in cost of living in 2022, which she said might have led to women and their partners having to make 'sometimes tough decisions around continuing or ending a pregnancy'. She added: 'No woman should have to end a pregnancy she would otherwise have continued purely for financial reasons, and no woman should become pregnant because our healthcare system is failing to provide women with the contraception they want, when they need it.' Caroline Ansell, from the charity Christian Action Research and Education (Care) described the figures as 'heartbreaking' and that it is 'especially painful' if poverty is a driving factor. Ms Ansell said: 'The scale of abortion in England and Wales is heartbreaking for those who recognise that every life, no matter how tiny, is precious. 'Behind these statistics are women whose stories of trauma and regret are rarely heard in public debate. Understanding that poverty can be a driving factor is especially painful. 'A just and compassionate society provides support so that women can carry their babies to term, then care for their children as they grow and develop.' The proportion of conceptions ending in legal abortion in 2022 varied in different parts of the country, the data shows. Across all age groups, the figure was highest in north-west England (32.6%) and lowest in eastern England (27.3%). But the gap was much larger among younger age groups, with the figures for 16-17 year-olds ranging from 48.2% of conceptions in Yorkshire/Humber to 66.2% in London. Among 18-19 year-olds, the proportion ranges from 48.1% of conceptions in north-east England to 62.6% in London. The lowest regional percentages were in the 30-34 age group, where the figure dipped as low as 18.5% for eastern England and 18.0% for south-west England. At a local level, Liverpool and Brighton & Hove had the joint highest proportion of conceptions ending in legal abortion in 2022 across all ages (40.3%), followed by the London borough of Lambeth (38.4%) and Halton in Cheshire (38.1%). East Cambridgeshire had the lowest percentage (18.6%), followed by South Cambridgeshire (20.0%), Bolsover in Derbyshire (20.2%) and Mid Suffolk (21.0%). The DHSC statistics, published last year, showed the figure of 251,377 abortions for women living in England and Wales in 2022 had risen by almost a fifth in a year. This was the highest number since the Abortion Act was introduced almost 60 years ago and was a rise of 17% on the 2021 figure, the department said. Taking medications at home, known as telemedicine, was the most common procedure, accounting for 61% of all abortions in 2022. This was up nine percentage points since 2021, the DHSC said. Temporary measures put in place during the pandemic approving the use of both pills for early medical abortion at home, without the need to first attend a hospital or clinic, were made permanent in England and Wales in 2022.
Powys County Times
09-07-2025
- Health
- Powys County Times
Figures show record high of almost three in 10 conceptions ending in abortion
The percentage of conceptions leading to legal abortions in England and Wales has reached a record high, according to official statistics. Almost three in 10 conceptions in 2022 ended in legal abortions in the two nations, up from around two in 10 a decade earlier. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the percentage was 29.7% in 2022, up from 26.5% a year earlier and 20.8% in 2012. The percentage has generally been increasing for all age groups since 2015, the statistics body said. There were 247,703 conceptions leading to a legal abortion in 2022, a 13.1% rise on the 218,923 recorded in 2021. Figures published last year by the Government showed the number of abortions in 2022 for women living in England and Wales was at a record level – at 251,377. The ONS said its data is based on the estimated date of conception, while Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) figures are based on the date of the abortion, leading to a difference in the overall numbers. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (Bpas) said lengthy waiting times for some forms of contraception as well as financial struggles faced by many could explain the rise. Girls aged under 16 remained the age group with the highest percentage of conceptions leading to abortion, at 61.0%. Women aged between 30 and 34 years old had the lowest percentage of conceptions leading to abortion in 2022, at around a fifth or 20.5%. The age group with the highest number of conceptions was women in their early 30s, at 249,991. Women aged over 40 years had a conception rate of 17.2 per 1,000 women in 2022, slightly below the record high of 17.3 per 1,000 women in 2021, the ONS said. Katherine O'Brien, from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (Bpas), said women are facing 'significant barriers' in access to contraception, including long waiting times and difficulties securing appointments. She added: 'At Bpas, we regularly hear from women who are seeking an abortion after falling pregnant while waiting for repeat Pill prescriptions or coil insertions. 'Emergency contraception, while not a silver bullet to unplanned pregnancy rates, remains an underutilised resource in this country, with the majority of women not accessing this vital back-up method after an episode of unprotected sex. 'The Government has committed to improving access via pharmacies, but we need to see this medication reclassified so that it can be sold in a wider range of outlets, including supermarkets, so that women can access it as swiftly as possible when needed.' She also noted interest rate hikes and increases in cost of living in 2022, which she said might have led to women and their partners having to make 'sometimes tough decisions around continuing or ending a pregnancy'. She added: 'No woman should have to end a pregnancy she would otherwise have continued purely for financial reasons, and no woman should become pregnant because our healthcare system is failing to provide women with the contraception they want, when they need it.' Caroline Ansell, from the charity Christian Action Research and Education (Care) described the figures as 'heartbreaking' and that it is 'especially painful' if poverty is a driving factor. Ms Ansell said: 'The scale of abortion in England and Wales is heartbreaking for those who recognise that every life, no matter how tiny, is precious. 'Behind these statistics are women whose stories of trauma and regret are rarely heard in public debate. Understanding that poverty can be a driving factor is especially painful. 'A just and compassionate society provides support so that women can carry their babies to term, then care for their children as they grow and develop.' The proportion of conceptions ending in legal abortion in 2022 varied in different parts of the country, the data shows. Across all age groups, the figure was highest in north-west England (32.6%) and lowest in eastern England (27.3%). But the gap was much larger among younger age groups, with the figures for 16-17 year-olds ranging from 48.2% of conceptions in Yorkshire/Humber to 66.2% in London. Among 18-19 year-olds, the proportion ranges from 48.1% of conceptions in north-east England to 62.6% in London. The lowest regional percentages were in the 30-34 age group, where the figure dipped as low as 18.5% for eastern England and 18.0% for south-west England. At a local level, Liverpool and Brighton & Hove had the joint highest proportion of conceptions ending in legal abortion in 2022 across all ages (40.3%), followed by the London borough of Lambeth (38.4%) and Halton in Cheshire (38.1%). East Cambridgeshire had the lowest percentage (18.6%), followed by South Cambridgeshire (20.0%), Bolsover in Derbyshire (20.2%) and Mid Suffolk (21.0%). The DHSC statistics, published last year, showed the figure of 251,377 abortions for women living in England and Wales in 2022 had risen by almost a fifth in a year. This was the highest number since the Abortion Act was introduced almost 60 years ago and was a rise of 17% on the 2021 figure, the department said. Taking medications at home, known as telemedicine, was the most common procedure, accounting for 61% of all abortions in 2022. This was up nine percentage points since 2021, the DHSC said.
