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?
Who needs a cot or a pram when you’re bringing up a baby? Buying minimum child kit makes for a happier and healthier baby, says one couple
Smoking and drinking in pregnancy ‘harms 10,000 babies in UK each year’ Newborns suffer permanent harm, including brain damage, disability or physical deformity, says top children's doctor
Has the ‘new man’ triumphed at last? Are you a man growing a moustache for charity next month? Do you, like one in seven dads, look after the kids? The new man has triumphed, writes William Leith
NHS cuts putting vulnerable babies at risk, says charity Special care baby charity Bliss warns about qualifications of some nurses and midwives in hospital neonatal units
Problem solved Our 11-year-old has suddenly become scared of sleeping by himself. Should we let him spend the night in our bed?
Campaign launched to improve NHS care for women after miscarriage Mumsnet demands improved treatment including faster access to scanning and better training for healthcare staff
The mothers abandoned to postnatal depression Rowan Davies: Women often turn to online sources of support because they find that NHS services fall short at a time of great vulnerability
NHS told to improve care of pregnant women carrying twins or triplets Nice has issued guidance on how health professionals should manage multiple births after discovering wide variations
What if IVF fails? In-vitro fertilisation is not a miracle solution. Eleni Kyriacou talks to three couples about how fertility treatment can turn lives upside down