Parenting without legs: a leap of confidence
Richard Pollins: Being born with no legs meant even daily activities such as climbing stairs and using escalators were initially daunting. But then came a new challenge – coping with a baby
Prenatal alcohol consumption linked to mental health problems
Children whose mothers drink four units of alcohol even once are more likely to suffer from hyperactivity, study shows
Should I worry if my child is short?
Luisa Dillner: Short stature is a common reason for children to be referred to a paediatrician – it could be a sign of a hormone deficiency or a genetic syndrome. So should you take an undersized child to the doctor?
Cleft lip and palate: a brighter future for babies
Babies born with cleft lip and palate now have more treatment options than ever before. One mother tells Eleanor Tucker how advances have helped her child
Advice for parents of babies with a cleft lip or palate
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association share five important steps to take when your baby has been diagnosed
Panda accused of faking pregnancy for more buns and bamboo was maligned
Claims that Ai Hin was faking pregnancy to get better treatment have been debunked by leading panda expert
Six reasons why women should fake a pregnancy
Naomi McAuliffe: A panda in China has duped its keepers into giving it more food by appearing to be pregnant. You too can reap the benefits of a faked foetus
Breastfeeding may be natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy
Gavin Extence: As the father of a newborn son, I am finding out all over again what a struggle breastfeeding is. If only the NHS could be more honest about it
Our beautiful sons could die before us
Nick Taussig thought his son Theo was a bit of a late developer. If only that were true. Doctors diagnosed Duchenne, a devastating genetic disorder – and everything changed. He will not rest until he finds a cure
‘I was fired for having a miscarriage’: the truth about pregnancy and work
Bim Adewunmi: Six out of 10 mothers believe their careers suffered after they became pregnant. How have you found managing pregnancy, motherhood and work?