Within weeks, however, the couples' nerves and excitement turned to pain and anger. Both had to cope with the loss of their babies, while under the care of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UH Sussex). A joint BBC News/New Statesman investigation into maternity care at the trust has unearthed their stories.

A 71-year-old man who stalked a BBC Scotland presenter over a four-year period has been ordered to stay away from her for life. Robert Green was arrested in 2024 after his behaviour escalated and he began targeting Anne McAlpine at her home.