The ‘mommy wars’ are the patriarchy’s latest attempt to control women
The ‘end mommy wars’ advertisement shames mothers by insisting their beliefs are ‘judgments’ of other women. It is also infantalising and insulting
Just the one? The misconceptions of the only child
Taylor Glenn: The common beliefs about only children are unscientific and unfounded.
The day we learned our son had a cleft lip
One father tells of his family’s soul-searching in the face of conflicting medical advice, and travels to Kerala in India to see how a charity is changing the fortunes of thousands of children
For pregnant women, sleepless nights can kick in long before the baby arrives
Like many pregnant women, Amy Westervelt experiences insomnia. Here, she shares her tips for beating the bedtime blues
How much alcohol is safe for pregnant women? US pediatricians say none
Author of survey to be published Monday says there is no ‘safe’ amount of alcohol for expectant mothers, but advice comes amid widespread uncertainty
Is teenage risk-taking vital for our species?
Adolescents do take more risks and are more affected by peer pressure than other age groups, but, in spite of themselves, they may have good reasons
Living with Down’s syndrome: ‘He’s not a list of characteristics. He’s my son’
Most women whose babies are diagnosed with Down’s syndrome end the pregnancy. But with a more accurate test on the horizon, a group of parents want to change perceptions
Antenatal depression affects men too
A first baby is a reality check – dads suddenly find they are no longer the centre of attention
Why pregnancy is a real pain in the back
Of all the various physical impacts of pregnancy, back pain is one of the worst. When back pain started keeping Amy Westervelt from sleeping, she went on a hunt to find a fix. Here’s what worked
Will having sex every day increase my fertility?
A news study suggests that daily sex helps ensure that sperm isn’t attacked as an invader – and that the fertilised egg implants into the uterus