Having a baby? Don’t be brave – take the drugs

There’s no point in false machismo when giving birth when pain relief is so close to hand

Half of adult women in Brazil put off pregnancy by Zika virus – survey

Fifty-six per cent of women of reproductive age taking part in research say they are avoiding pregnancy over health concerns

Pregnancy causes long-term changes to brain structure, says study

Decrease in volume of grey matter in certain areas of the brain could help boost a mother’s ability to care for her child, research suggests

Labour of love: the volunteers helping fellow refugees give birth

When Safa came to the UK from Syria, she faced giving birth alone. Now Fatoma, who fled Sudan 10 years ago, will be with her as part of a groundbreaking scheme

Pregnant women in UK told to watch for heart disease symptoms

Condition is leading cause of death in UK in months before and weeks after childbirth, says audit led by medical Royal Colleges

Lesley Regan: ‘I have a responsibility to tell pregnant women the truth’

The new president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is determined to be honest about the dangers of obesity and other health issues

Simone Lia on pregnancy

So much changed in a short space of time…

Breastfeeding: how one group fought the spread of formula milk in refugee camps

The head of a breastfeeding charity explains how refugee mothers in Greece are turning their camps into formula-free spaces

How much time should you spend with your children?

Parents are hardwired to feel guilty that they may not be involved enough with their kids. But what is it that makes the difference when it comes to time – quantity or quality?

The woman who showed me how difficult it is to be pregnant and poor

She was homeless, isolated, vulnerable and completely alone. Every day people walked past her and ignored her