Pregnant in a pandemic: how will coronavirus affect me and my baby?

With antenatal classes canceled, doctor’s offices closing and restrictions on non-patients, such as fathers, Covid-19 has added a whole new level of anxiety to my first pregnancy

Will maternity leave make me invisible?

Taking time out of the office to have a baby makes you think hard about your work and life, says Eva Wiseman

Return of the phone call: why talking beats texting when you’re in isolation

For some, text banter has long replaced the intimacy of an actual conversation. But as many are now rediscovering, a call can offer real closeness

The family lockdown guide: how to emotionally prepare for coronavirus quarantine

What can parents and children do to survive self-isolation, and each other?

No elevated risk of coronavirus in pregnancy, experts say

No evidence virus passes to foetus during pregnancy, according to latest research

‘Health workers are too scared to enter’: the fight to treat HIV in a São Paulo favela

Young people with HIV in Brazil’s poorest favelas often have no support, but in Boi Malhado, one team is determined to provide vital help

I last had a baby five years ago – a lot has changed since then

Scans, ‘natural’ childbirth and epidurals: the political shifts in maternal care

New mothers in England to receive health check six weeks after giving birth

Campaigners welcome move to assess women for physical and mental wellbeing

We should celebrate the sex appeal of pregnant women, not shame them

Nothing makes me happier than seeing women such as Jodie Turner-Smith deem their bump a part of their body to show proudly, writes Yomi Adegoke

Five ways to stay healthy when breastfeeding

Getting enough rest, eating well and being aware of your mental health are all important when feeding your baby