Taliban birth control ban: women ‘broken’ by lethal pregnancies and untreated miscarriages
Women across Afghanistan describe the traumatic impact of disappearing clinics and contraception
Experience: my daughters were born conjoined at the head
Seeing them separated for the first time felt like a miracle
I had an abortion due to climate anxiety. How can I come to terms with it?
Counselling should help, but it sounds as if you need to slow down and give yourself time to grieve
‘She was like a deer in headlights’: how unskilled radical birthkeepers took hold in Canada
In holistic communities and midwifery deserts, women are turning to the Free Birth Society for information and unlicensed providers
How to eat, drink and be merry – while pregnant – at Christmas
Some traditional treats may be off the menu, but there are plenty of alternatives for a festive feast
Friday briefing: How the Free Birth Society’s philosophy contributed to a preventable death
In today’s newsletter: The Guardian’s new podcast, The Birth Keepers, explores how a global network promoting unassisted childbirth has shaped women’s decisions around childbirth. One mother’s story stands as a stark warning
One in five women in England say their concerns were ignored during childbirth, survey finds
Women say fears were dismissed and help was unavailable at crucial moments during labour
Parasite cleanses: why are so many people obsessed with intestinal worms?
Probably the most disgusting online trend of 2025, this has led to pictures of people’s excrement all over the internet. Please make it stop ...
Death of Irish mother in ‘free birth’ reveals how poor maternity care is pushing women towards extreme influencers
Women in Ireland and the UK linked to Free Birth Society among scores around world to have suffered loss or serious harm after births
I want to become a single mum, but feel envious of peers with partners
It is good that you are getting expert counselling, but seeking support from other solo mums might be helpful too