I imagined myself pregnant, felt tiny fingers in mine, I dreamed about babies
Attempting motherhood has been the most profound experience of my life. My longing coated everything I saw
No prosecution risk for Northern Ireland medical staff over abortion referrals
Medical professionals told they will not face prosecution if they refer women to clinics in England and Wales for abortions
How much can you exercise while pregnant?
For years, mothers-to-be have been told to cut back on exercise and take it easy despite the positive effects on body and mind. So how much is OK – and what workouts are recommended?
The Guardian view on vaginal mesh implants: trust data and patients
Editorial: The devices have benefited a large number of women – but thousands have suffered serious adverse effects
What’s it like to pull off a DJ set at eight months pregnant? Anna Lunoe explains
Visibly pregnant women are seldom seen on stage, but the Sydney-turned-LA DJ says she never considered stopping
The Observer view on best medical practice for pregnant women
The ideal birth is the one that is safest for mother and baby
A letter to … the kind stranger who shared her grief with me
The letter you always wanted to write
Why I wrote a comedy show about incontinence
As a physiotherapist, I know a third of women don’t have reliable body control. I wanted to raise awareness of this taboo subject at Edinburgh festival
Don’t infantilise pregnant women. Tell them how tough breastfeeding can be
Of course British attitudes need to change, but let’s be honest, telling women about how wondrous breastfeeding can be is to tell only half the story, writes Guardian journalist Lizzie Davies
Pregnancy mythbusting: from ‘eating for two’ to pineapple bringing on labour
The idea that women need to eat a lot of extra food when they are pregnant has endured, but it’s not the only nonsense expectant parents have to put up with