Obese mothers’ babies face bigger risk of early death, says report
Study finds overweight mums' children 35% more likely to die of heart disease than offspring of average-weight parents
Are trampolines safe for children?
Luisa Dillner: Some experts are warning against letting children play on garden trampolines, but what's the best way to minimise the risk of injury from their use?
My sister lives across the ocean but she’s always there for me
With only a couple of days to go until the abortion, I feel lost. But after talking to my sister, who lives in the United States, things start to look better
Why big is not always beautiful when it comes to babies
The largest baby born naturally in Spain is in perfect health, but some see increasingly large newborns as cause for concern
Mothers: have you experienced discrimination at work?
Open thread: One in four mothers feel they have been discriminated against at work, according to a new survey. Tell us if this rings true for you
The 40-week pregnancy myth has popped
Viv Groskop: We now know pregnancy can vary by up to five weeks – so why aren't 'overdue' mothers given more information?
R is now using the pregnancy as an excuse to drink
I am angry that even R's addiction has not drowned my love for him, and the possible love for a future child together
Pregnancy changes women’s bodies shock
Naomi McAuliffe: Instead of making ignorant remarks about the Duchess of Cambridge's post-baby weight, we should celebrate women's remarkable bodies
Want to live to past the age of 110? ‘It’s all genetics – and luck’
Emine Saner: Sant Kaur Bajwa died last week aged 115. She was one of a group of elite survivors known as the supercentenarians – people over 110. What are the secrets of their longevity?
‘Out of all my pregnancies, this is the biggest surprise’
I'm certain I don't want another baby, but I can't help thinking that if we were in a more stable relationship being pregnant would be something to celebrate