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My Daughter Wants To Donate Her Kidney To Me

March 26, 2024 by Frankie Davies

I slide closer to Liza, my only daughter, sitting on the cream chenille sofa as she explains she wants to donate her kidney to me. The knot in my gut tightens. My maternal instincts rise like an emotional geyser. It’s cozy in the house, but a cold January sky tops snowy evergreens beyond the window. … Read more

New mothers in England to be offered mental health checks”

December 19, 2023 by Frankie Davies

Women are invited for a GP check-up six to eight weeks after giving birth to make sure they are recovering well. The new guidance sets out in more detail what should happen at these checks, including instructions to: “Ask every woman, every time about her mental health. Never assume someone has already asked her.” Dr … Read more