Rise of contraceptive apps sparks fears over unwanted pregnancies

Health experts say it’s unclear how effective menstrual trackers are for the average UK woman

Stopping the rot: the distressing condition that makes​ children’s teeth crumble

One in 10 children are affected by MIH, which can cause their molars to disintegrate. But scientists are baffled by what causes it

Night nannies are wealthy mothers’ latest must-have

As seen in the film Tully, exhausted and harassed women are turning to overnight helpers to help cope with their babies

F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo: ‘I take around 100 flights a year, so I need stamina’

The Red Bull racer on constant time-zone changes, a low-carb diet and unwinding at music festivals

Don’t save it for the duchess. All new mothers should be treated like royalty

Rather than treating royal births as mundane events, why don’t we celebrate all the ordinary women who give birth, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Abortion clinic buffer zones being considered by more councils

At least eight local authorities in England are examining whether to follow Ealing’s lead

After a miscarriage and divorce, my friends showed me true love

When author Elizabeth Day lost a baby and her marriage ended it was her friends who gave her the unconditional love she’d been seeking

Orchestra conductor Marin Alsop: ‘I commute between the US and Brazil – the time zones almost line up’

The music director of the Baltimore and São Paulo symphony orchestras on evening work and getting by on short sleeps

Losing my mum to breast cancer defined my radiography career

As she went through treatment, it was clear that I wanted to specialise in breast cancer. I hope she’s proud of the person I’ve become

Obese couples could be risking health of future children, studies say

Diet and lifestyle during the ‘pre-conception’ period can profoundly affect the child’s development, researchers find