Avoid flat lemonade and don’t starve the bug: what to do when gastro strikes

Experts share their tips for treating viral gastroenteritis at home – and when it’s important to see a doctor

NHS fines mothers for claiming free prescriptions while pregnant

Pregnant women are entitled to free medication, but without a maternity exemption certificate they face bills of hundreds of pounds

If you’re up all night with a newborn, why not try these activities

Muttering odd things, doom-scrolling social media or simply going insane are just some of the fun things you can entertain yourself with in the early hours

The one change that didn’t work: I pounded through exercise classes – until my doctor prescribed rest

I was grief-stricken and exhausted when I began high-intensity interval training. Then came a short, sharp scream in my knees and intense thumping in my chest

When I struggled with breastfeeding, ancient images of motherhood helped me feel less isolated

I felt like a failure because I found breastfeeding so painful but visual art helped me make sense of my experience

Mental health should be part of every woman’s birth plan. Here’s why

When the odds are stacked against women, for mental health and the birth experience, postpartum mental health should be integral

Poverty in UK could increase death rates during or after pregnancy, warns WHO

Britain is falling behind European countries for mortality among mothers, and suicide is the leading cause of postpartum death

Postpartum psychosis: new mothers speak out over need for support

Mania and depression can set in very quickly after a baby is born but care across the UK is patchy

How to sleep well at any age – from babies (and their parents) to dog-tired midlifers

A good night’s sleep is vital for our health, but our needs change throughout our lives. Experts reveal how to maximise the benefits for everyone

How can you be the best possible parent, lover, friend, citizen or tourist? Here’s what the experts think

It’s not easy being a ‘good’ person – what can we learn from the people who have thought about it the most?