Dads-to-be need more than 16 pages to prepare for the birth of their child

Edward Davies: The NHS says support must be offered to new fathers. So why doesn't it do that instead of producing a guide for midwives?

124 Sure Start centres have closed since coalition took power

Education minister reveals figures that undermine prime minister's claim to be committed to reducing child poverty

Response: Most midwives are deeply caring, but the system does not support them – or new mothers, says Sarah Davies

Should you opt for a caesarean section if there's no medical reason to do so? What is best for your baby and for you?

Halloween's associations with death, evil and skeletons may subconsciously put women off giving birth, claim scientists

Rowan Davies: Women often turn to online sources of support because they find that NHS services fall short at a time of great vulnerability

Investigation raises questions over safety at Queen's hospital in Romford, Essex after deaths of Violet Stephens and Sareena Ali

Maternity units, already under-staffed and over-stretched, expect further job losses, Royal College of Midwives survey finds

Deaths of mothers and babies fall by almost two-thirds after programme offering women money for hospital deliveries

New parents are turning to apps and websites. But one sceptic thinks we should trust our instincts