Obese mothers’ babies face bigger risk of early death, says report
Study finds overweight mums' children 35% more likely to die of heart disease than offspring of average-weight parents
Mothers: have you experienced discrimination at work?
Open thread: One in four mothers feel they have been discriminated against at work, according to a new survey. Tell us if this rings true for you
The 40-week pregnancy myth has popped
Viv Groskop: We now know pregnancy can vary by up to five weeks – so why aren't 'overdue' mothers given more information?
R is now using the pregnancy as an excuse to drink
I am angry that even R's addiction has not drowned my love for him, and the possible love for a future child together
Pregnancy changes women’s bodies shock
Naomi McAuliffe: Instead of making ignorant remarks about the Duchess of Cambridge's post-baby weight, we should celebrate women's remarkable bodies
Duchess of Cambridge baby weight coverage disgraceful, says minister
Jo Swinson singles out OK! magazine for criticism and says media needs to rethink its attitude towards women's bodies
‘Out of all my pregnancies, this is the biggest surprise’
I'm certain I don't want another baby, but I can't help thinking that if we were in a more stable relationship being pregnant would be something to celebrate
My mum was my midwife
After two emergency caesarean sections, Lena Corner was keen to give birth naturally to her third child. The hospital was concerned about risk, but when she said her mother was a retired midwife it seemed the dream might be possible after all
Abortion reform: changing Ireland
Editorial: The ultra-cautious bill has caused great controversy and become to some extent a lightning rod for other discontents
Enda Kenny threatened with excommunication over abortion reform
Irish government on course to push through protection of life in pregnancy bill