Abortion clinic buffer zones being considered by more councils
At least eight local authorities in England are examining whether to follow Ealing’s lead
Obese couples could be risking health of future children, studies say
Diet and lifestyle during the ‘pre-conception’ period can profoundly affect the child’s development, researchers find
The secret to… rediscovering sex after having a baby
Book a babysitter, dress up, cuddle and talk
Time for change: Anne Enright on Ireland’s abortion referendum
In the coming weeks, voters in Ireland will have the chance to repeal the eighth amendment, which recognises the equal rights to life of a foetus and the mother during pregnancy. We must send a message to the world, the author declares
‘I felt I was being punished for pushing back’: pregnancy and #MeToo
Pregnant women are still being patronised, blamed for our bodies’ failings, and made to feel guilty about our choices
Ireland to confirm abortion referendum details as activist vows to fight on
Ailbhe Smyth, who leads the Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment, says it is time for change
Pregnancy is a life experience I’d rather avoid. That doesn’t mean I’m selfish
Society still frowns on women who don’t want to go through having children – despite the immense toll it can take on them. Why?
Discriminating against pregnant women is not just wrong, it’s foolish
Women are still hit by the motherhood penalty at work, with lower wages and stalled careers. If men did more childcare this would change, says Rowan Davies, head of policy at Mumsnet
Five things you probably shouldn’t say to someone who has had a miscarriage
For most people, miscarriage is a loss that society is not great at talking about. Here’s advice from experts on how to change that
Experience: I was a surrogate at 51
At an early scan there was a bit of a shock, but a wonderful one: I was carrying twins