Growing sales of breast milk online amid warnings about risks
Exclusive: Human breast milk can contain harmful bacteria, drugs and viruses, say health experts
A moment that changed me: having a baby in lockdown nearly broke me – but it made me face my depression
After my son was born, I lost the ability to cope. But seeking help opened my eyes to other issues I had long silently lived with
Caesareans or vaginal births: should mothers or medics have the final say?
More babies are born by C-section than ever, causing alarm at the WHO. But some believe the option should always be offered
Living in a woman’s body: it’s a potent myth that all women want children – but I have experienced other wonders
The lie that all women have a yearning to be a mother can feel like biological gaslighting. I’ve had a different kind of life – and it is meaningful, rewarding, joyous
If you don’t like it, go private: what my maternity clinic said over scans delay
After a raft of prenatal check-ups were cancelled because of Covid staff shortages, one mother asked how other mums fared. The replies shocked her
Newly pregnant? Your life will change – but your skincare need not
Many products spark fear during this period, but few are off-limits. The main thing is not to start a dramatically different routine
Home births in England may be denied if midwives without Covid jab lose jobs
Women could also be unable to give birth at their local hospital as understaffed maternity units face loss of up to 2,000 midwives
Global heating linked to early birth and damage to babies’ health, scientists find
Exclusive: Impacts include premature births and birth defects and affect everybody, everywhere, say researchers
A strategy for women’s health in England: six areas of focus
From gynaecological conditions to healthy ageing, these are expected to be the priorities of the final plan
Jailed women in UK five times more likely to suffer stillbirths, data shows
Call for system overhaul amid increasing concerns for women who give birth while behind bars