Too young to be a mother?
A 10-year-old girl giving birth to a baby in Spain has caused outrage. But she and her family seem happy, so why should we be worried? Giles Tremlett investigates
Fathers are happier when doing more housework, says study
Report also found men who spend more time with their children and work similar hours to partners are less stressed
The lonely pain of miscarriage
Cathryn Scott: If anything positive can be taken from Lily Allen's terrible news, it is that miscarriage may become less of a taboo subject
Hungary: Midwife Agnes Gereb taken to court for championing home births
Gynaecologist faces five years in Hungarian prison, prompting protests over authorities' hardline childbirth policy
Should we be worried about early puberty?
Why are girls now regularly starting puberty aged eight and nine? And how easy is it to cope at primary school? Joanna Moorhead reports
Scientists find cause of pre-eclampsia
Discovery could lead to treatment for life-threatening condition that can kill pregnant women and their babies
Pregnant women added to flu jab list
Government urges mothers-to-be to take up offer in case of a resurgence of swine flu this winter
Doctor, doctor: Whenever I eat, my nose runs – why?
What's causing my runny nose at mealtimes? Plus a severe case of morning sickness. Dr Tom Smith answers readers' medical questions
Breastfeeding under wraps
Hooter Hiders, enormous tent-like accessories used to cover up breastfeeding are suddenly much in demand. Are they a brilliant idea, or a huge step backwards?