‘Agents of change’: Kenya’s traditional midwives help cut deaths of mothers
Kenya has one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates but rural birth attendants are now helping make deliveries safer
The new science of motherhood shows it’s far more transformative than western culture allows
Learning about the ways our bodies transform after giving birth helped me make sense of a stressful, bewildering time
The breast surgeon who had breast cancer: ‘I used to say, “Don’t Google it.” First thing I did? Google it’
The transition from doctor to patient was hard – and when her cancer came back, she had to find new ways to help people
I travelled across America to discover my mother’s secrets – and instead found that I have my own
My journey into the world showed me that adventures are for me too
Weekend warriors: save your workouts till Saturday? No need to worry!
A five-year study has revealed that regular and weekend-only exercise give similar cardiovascular health benefits
Test approved to detect preeclampsia, leading cause of US maternal deaths
FDA approves new test, which has been widely celebrated as a small victory in the fight to make childbirth safer in the US
A moment that changed me: I lost my hair to cancer – and the trauma taught me an essential lesson
I found being bald truly distressing. But losing a vital part of my armour for that long year gave me a whole new perspective
Flex your social muscles – and stick to one drink: 10 ways to be much more confident at parties
Have you become more stressed about big gatherings since the pandemic? You’re certainly not alone. Here is how to leave fear behind and have a great time
Matrescence by Lucy Jones review – smashing motherhood myths
A thrilling examination of what it means to become a mother challenges assumptions in bravura fashion
‘I started to unravel’: Why do so many women over 40 struggle with stress?
I coped with kids and a busy career, so why was I suddenly overwhelmed?