Caesarean babies have lower level of ‘good’ gut bacteria, study shows

Research suggests surgical delivery may make babies more prone to respiratory infections

A Deal With the Universe review – one man’s journey to give birth

Jason Barker’s documentary about having to put his transitioning on hold while he tried to become pregnant is filled with gentleness

Cryptic pregnancies: ‘I didn’t know I was having a baby until I saw its head’

Klara Dollan spent nine months totally unaware that she was pregnant. The possibility only crossed her mind as she gave birth in her bathroom. But cryptic pregnancies like hers are far from unusual

Sure, he might say he’s on the pill, but would you really trust him?

Women are right to be sceptical – they’re left holding the baby when things go wrong

UK’s top gynaecologist spearheads women’s health task force

Lesley Regan argues maternity checks ignore lifelong health, letting women fall through the cracks

Pillowy bellies and engorged breasts: Mothercare’s ad and the pleasure of post-birth bodies

The company’s new campaign features realistic, joyful images of women. Does this mark the fightback against the casual body-shaming of mothers?

Concerns over birthing options as NHS shuts midwife-led centres

Trusts say midwives needed in hospitals, as critics argue women’s right to choose under threat

I’m pregnant again – time to rest, and field a stream of very personal questions

People seem to think the usual boundaries don’t apply

Blood, sweat and faeces: why doulas aren’t just for wealthy women like Meghan

The Duchess of Sussex is right to hire a doula. I liked mine so much that I retrained to become one

Why did Tulip Siddiq have to vote in person? Cold Conservative calculation

A proxy voting system would have helped the heavily pregnant Labour MP, says feminist campaigner Elizabeth Nelson