My girlfriend and I thought she had appendicitis – then she gave birth

Most people have nine months of pregnancy to prepare for parenthood, we had three hours

Adele shares story of friend’s postpartum psychosis to help new mothers

‘Talk about how you’re feeling,’ singer urges, as experts say taboos can leave people isolated

America’s hottest export? Sperm

An American and a Danish company dominate the global sperm market – and both claim their supply is biggest

New Zealand to consider miscarriage leave for parents in bid to tackle ‘taboo’ subject

Women and their partners could be entitled to three days of paid bereavement leave after a miscarriage or stillbirth

‘I felt I was not a good mom’: Serena Williams details post-partum struggles

Serena Williams has said concerns over motherhood have affected her recent form

Motherhood isn’t easy – even for a warrior like Serena Williams

The athlete’s openness about the toll of being a new mother will give heart to ordinary women, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

My IVF life: the science experiment to make a baby – from a partner’s view

E, Jean Hannah Edelstein’s husband, explains his side of IVF treatment, from the sperm analysis to the importance of patience

Baby love: how pop stars embraced pregnancy

Stars used to keep quiet about their pregnancies, fearing they could ruin their career. Now they are celebrating them – and Cardi B is leading the pack

My IVF life: let’s talk money. At $12,000 out of pocket, it’s a bargain

Jean Hannah Edelstein explains why she was lucky to find coverage at work, but many IVF patients are not so fortunate

As a fat, pregnant woman, I refuse to panic about my baby’s health

Ignore the scaremongering: the increased risks of being overweight are overplayed. Anxiety, however, does cause problems, says the freelance journalist Nanna Árnadóttir