‘I needed to fix myself for my kids’: breaking the cycle of domestic abuse Families with complicated lives are being helped by a project that supports both parents during their child’s first two years
We need to talk about miscarriage – and the language we use really matters Whether its in discussions of miscarriage or menstruation, the words ‘woman’ and ‘mother’ are being erased by some. Why can’t we just say that women and trans men have periods?
How my new baby’s first weeks and lockdown blurred together In the middle of another sleepless night, it’s sometimes hard to tell what’s what. By Eva Wiseman
My in-laws are manipulating our children. How do I stop them? Have faith in your children. They won’t be turned against you so easily, says Annalisa Barbieri
The wall between what’s private and what’s not is dissolving. Which side am I on? In our performative age, we’re rewarded for sharing every crisis that happens in our bodies, every thought that passes through our heads
Alone and in pain: one woman’s struggle for breastfeeding support Hannah Wheeler suffered for five months before eventually finding her own solution
I have huge respect for Chrissy Teigen sharing her pregnancy loss when she knew what would happen next The questions and ‘helpful feedback’ from insensitive internet commenters mirror what women face in the real world
How egg freezing got rebranded as the ultimate act of self-care The procedure has gotten a makeover thanks to fertility startups, but some doctors are pushing back on efforts to appeal to younger women
My sister’s getting married. How can I go if I’m afraid of my stepdad? With the wedding some way off, maybe now is the time to talk to your sister honestly, says Annalisa Barbieri
Should mother’s milk be produced in the lab? Breast milk grown from mammary cells could liberate women – but it’s a controversial sell