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Annalisa Barbieri: Women are being bullied into having caesarean sections, despite the risks to mother and child.
Why giving birth is like a marathon
Paula Radcliffe believes motherhood will make her a better runner. Varicose veins, sleepless nights and pelvic-floor problems aside, she may well be right, says mother of three Lucy Atkins.
When it comes to childbirth, some fathers are having kittens
Lucy Atkins: David Cameron says no man should miss the magic of childbirth. Fine, sighs Lucy Atkins, just as long they don't get in the way - or bring their laptops.
Midwife-led birth centres threatened by cost cutting
· Highly regarded centre in Stroud to be axed · Move belies government's vow on childbirth choice
Just one more push!
Fifty years ago this week, a young mother called Prunella Briance placed an ad in the Times calling for help to set up a 'natural childbirth association'. The National Childbirth Trust was born, and has been campaigning to empower women in the delivery room ever since. Joanna Moorhead interviews six women to see how far we've come.
Early births could prompt IVF restrictions
Senior doctors today called for new regulations on fertility treatment in order to cut the number of premature births. Assisted conception that involves transferring multiple embryos into a patient’s womb should be limited as it increases the risk of babies … Continue reading