5 ways to … be breast-aware in pregnancy

Lucy Atkins: Breast Cancer Care advises all women to be 'breast aware' and report changes to their GP, but during pregnancy (and afterwards) breasts can do odd - often perfectly healthy - things.

But will men take it?

A single dose of a new male contraceptive pill promises 'instant' protection from pregnancy - and no lasting effects. Is this the future of contraception, asks James Randerson.

Panel to propose pregnancy flu jab

The government today played down reports that pregnant women are to be offered routine flu vaccinations to protect them and their unborn children from the health risks of seasonal flu. Minutes from a government panel reveal that medical experts will … Continue reading →

How can I lose my pregnancy weight?

Health panel: Four years after a Caesarean, my once-flat stomach is wobbly with cellulite and the extra pounds just won't shift. How can I regain my pre-childbirth shape - and my confidence?

The pregnancy police are watching you

In the US, women of child-bearing age are being advised to consider themselves 'pre-pregnant' at all times, by giving up smoking, drinking and drugs. What are the implications of treating people as glorified incubators, asks Diane Taylor.