Stella Creasy on her lonely maternity cover battle: ‘Women should be able to have kids and do politics’

The Labour politician is used to fighting battles – but can she win her latest: convincing her colleagues to back proper maternity cover for fellow members?

It’s scandalous so few pregnant women in the UK are vaccinated against Covid

It’s the wise thing to do for mother and child, yet official advice has been insufficient and mixed, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Doctors call on NHS to offer women more help after first miscarriage

Current rules state support only has to be provided to those who have had three unsuccessful pregnancies

Policing pregnancy while corporate drug pushers go free shows warped values

A system that can put a young woman away for four years for suffering a miscarriage should make your blood boil

My partner ghosted me after I miscarried our child. What did I do wrong?

Where did you learn it was up to you to make things better? Now focus on healing yourself

Asos offers staff flexible work and paid leave during menopause

Fertility treatment, pregnancy loss and other health and life challenges covered in retailer’s support policy

Fear on the ward: UK mothers threatened with social services for refusing maternity care

Women who refuse advice from health service staff say they are being coerced with threats of referrals to agencies and police

Together Together review – Ed Helms surrogacy comedy that’s a little over-polite

Wan jokes land softly as pregnant Anna gets to know single father Matt in a film that looks wussy next to The Surrogate

Texas anti-abortion law shows ‘terrifying’ fragility of women’s rights, say activists

Campaigners fear ban emboldens anti-choice governments as more aggressive opposition, better organised and funded, spreads from US

Listen by Kathryn Mannix review – a wise guide to finding the right words

From adoption to sexuality, early pregnancy to death, a palliative care doctor explores the discussions we often try to avoid