BBC Morning Live hosts issue on-air apology after ‘dangerous’ advice for pregnant women
BBC show apologises for controversial pregnancy advice
- BBC's Morning Live hosts issued an on-air apology after a segment provided advice for expectant mothers that was labelled "dangerous" by a charity.
- The controversial advice suggested pregnant women could use a stethoscope at home to check their unborn baby's heartbeat for reassurance.
- Pregnancy research charity Tommy's criticised the advice, stating it was "wrong" and "dangerous" as it could lead to false reassurance.
- Tommy's emphasised that no home device can accurately assess a baby's well-being and only trained professionals should perform such checks.
- Presenters Kimberley Walsh and Gethin Jones corrected the mistake, advising that anyone worried about their baby should contact a midwife, and a correction now accompanies the episode on BBC iPlayer.
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