NHS caesarean guidelines aim to push down demand for procedure

Guidance from Nice says while no woman should be refused a caesarean, proper information will drive surgery rate down

Dads-to-be need more than 16 pages to prepare for the birth of their child

Edward Davies: The NHS says support must be offered to new fathers. So why doesn't it do that instead of producing a guide for midwives?

People born to alcoholic mothers at risk of problems ranging from poor brain development to loss of hearing and vision

Newborns suffer permanent harm, including brain damage, disability or physical deformity, says top children's doctor

Should you opt for a caesarean section if there's no medical reason to do so? What is best for your baby and for you?

Louise Foxcroft: Rendering the caesarean a lifestyle choice smacks of cosmetic surgery and an example of the gynophobia in society

Study finds risk of heart damage up 41%, but blames hypertension not drug

Special care baby charity Bliss warns about qualifications of some nurses and midwives in hospital neonatal units

Mumsnet demands improved treatment including faster access to scanning and better training for healthcare staff

Nice has issued guidance on how health professionals should manage multiple births after discovering wide variations