Chemical in food packaging can harm unborn babies, say French officials
Health authority says BPA, found in bottles, boxes and dental fillings, is linked to breast cancer and behavioural problems
Experience: I didn’t know I was having twins
Chloë Wilson: 'When I was pregnant with my son, I had felt so stressed whenever I came into contact with the medical profession that I decided not to involve the NHS again'
Why I’m happy to run while I’m pregnant, despite what strangers say
Amelia Hill: People are keen to offer me their unscientific advice. But I'm careful and know my limits and have no intention of stopping running until I no longer enjoy it
Asylum seekers deserve better maternity care
This Mother's Day Anna Musgrave was busy working with the mums who seem to have been forgotten – asylum-seekers denied the dignity in pregnancy the rest of us expect in the UK
How long after giving birth should I wait before having sex again?
Medical recommendations have changed over the years, but the best advice is still not to rush
Is it dangerous to drink coffee during pregnancy?
A high intake of coffee can lead to smaller babies or even a longer pregnancy. And it's not just coffee you should watch, says Dr Luisa Dillner
IVF for women over 40 doesn’t address the root of the problem
Katherine Baldwin: Involuntary childlessness is a growing blight on our society. How can we help people to make the most of their early fertility?
Telling pregnant women to drink no alcohol is counterproductive
Linda Geddes: There is no strong evidence that low levels of drinking during pregnancy are harmful, and to say so risks stigmatising responsible drinkers
Pregnant women urged to give up coffee
Research finds even low levels of caffeine raise risk of babies being born lighter than expected
Starting a family in 2013
Expenses can vary depending on your circumstances and how much you splash out on 'essential' equipment