Is the government wrong about giving children the nasal spray flu vaccine?

Dr Luisa Dillner: Vaccines are, on the whole, extremely good things. But – despite government support for this one – the evidence for giving it is not as strong as it should be

Womb transplant birth worth the risk, says mother

First woman to give birth from transplanted uterus says pregnancy option was perfect idea despite lack of guarantees

Marriage in recovery: R’s return to old patterns was a relapse for both of us

Now we need to get back to rebuilding our relationship and not punishing ourselves

Low postpartum oxytocin levels linked to poor mother-daughter bond

Australian study finds women with troubled relationship with their mother may struggle to bond with their own children

Five things doctors do that they shouldn’t

Ann Robinson: A new campaign hopes to persuade doctors from carrying out unnecessary – or even harmful – procedures and tests. Here are some you should watch for

Hyperemesis gravidarum: ‘Kate Middleton’s ongoing condition is much worse than just morning sickness’

Doctors can be slow to realise how debilitating the condition can be for pregnant mothers, as I know from experience, says Miriam Phillips

As vain as it may sound, I like looking at my body

I’m fascinated by the process of change, physically and psychologically

Are you a good mother? Stop asking and just enjoy being a parent

Jessica Valenti: You’re sure to get two things when you become a mother: a cute baby and a brutal inferiority complex

Giving birth and boozing? The risks of drinking during pregnancy

Sally Adams: With new research published about the harms of binge drinking while pregnant, what is the evidence for how much, if any, is too much alcohol?

Poorer women experience worse care during pregnancy, says study

Women less likely to have seen doctors and have higher chance of hospital admissions and unplanned caesarean deliveries