Revealed: what children are being told about abortion
The Guardian obtains details of anti-abortion campaign talk claiming abortions are linked to a raised risk of breast cancer
Febrile convulsions: a harmless horror
When Rachel Platt's baby daughter had a fit, she thought she was dying. But within an hour, Gertie was playing normally again. So what are febrile convulsions, how common are they - and are they really harmless?
My fellow MPs need to know what I have learned from working families
As a former obstetrician, the MP Dan Poulter thought he knew all about the struggles of young families. But visiting them has opened his eyes to new problems
Can meditation make you a better parent?
Melissa McClements found it hard to cope with her daughter's tantrums - until she joined a parent and toddler meditation class. How do you stay calm when your child misbehaves?
Coping with cancer: you, me and the big C
Cancer is a life-changer, not just for sufferers but for those who care for them, too. A friend, a husband and a mother share their stories
Pass notes No 3,134: Baby boom 2
The UK birth rate has spiked. What's the cause?
Sorry, Facebook – on breastfeeding you seem rather confused
Belinda Phipps: Facebook's response to a Guardian challenge over their photo policy won't do. Let parents show what breastfeeding looks like
Older mothers may be more prone to depression than younger women
Preliminary study suggests risk of depression is five times as high among women who have children later in life
Prenatal depression: why some pregnant women feel despair
Postnatal depression is a common condition – but depression during pregnancy is far less widely understood. Jessica McCallin explains how she got help
Chemo in pregnancy does not necessarily harm baby, says study
Children born to women undergoing cancer drug treatment show normal results in physical and mental development tests