Couples being denied IVF on NHS over man’s age or weight Some CCGS in England face criticism for access criteria that is not in national guidelines
Breastfeeding rate declines in England as advice goes unheeded Only four in 10 mothers still breastfeed babies of up to eight weeks despite health guidance
Why I share my breast milk with other mothers With NHS milk banks often reserved for premature babies, parents are turning to informal networks. It’s time to make the milk-sharing system as efficient as that for blood donation
Digital contraceptives and period trackers: the rise of femtech With market predicted to be worth $50bn by 2025, is women’s health no longer being overlooked by tech?
Please, doctor, don’t call my lost baby a ‘product of conception’ The grief of losing a pregnancy can be compounded by language. More openness and sensitivity is needed, says Katy Lindemann
Austerity is the wrong prescription for the world’s wellbeing Findings about the impact of a course of heavy-duty cuts on life expectancy make grim reading
Children’s lack of sleep is ‘hidden health crisis’, experts say NHS statistics for England show sleep disorder admissions for under-16s was almost 10,000 last year
Don’t tell women to shut up about childbirth. Sharing stories saves lives Giving birth is bloody painful. Why deny it? But it’s also the experience of a lifetime, says Guardian columnist Suzanne Moore
This heart age test is heaping more pressure on overloaded GPs Doctors could be inundated with patients seeking advice after being alarmed by the results
Heart health: the science behind keeping heart disease at bay Experts reveal how our lifestyles can affect our efforts to keep our hearts healthy