‘She was like a deer in headlights’: how unskilled radical birthkeepers took hold in Canada
In holistic communities and midwifery deserts, women are turning to the Free Birth Society for information and unlicensed providers
Friday briefing: How the Free Birth Society’s philosophy contributed to a preventable death
In today’s newsletter: The Guardian’s new podcast, The Birth Keepers, explores how a global network promoting unassisted childbirth has shaped women’s decisions around childbirth. One mother’s story stands as a stark warning
One in five women in England say their concerns were ignored during childbirth, survey finds
Women say fears were dismissed and help was unavailable at crucial moments during labour
Parasite cleanses: why are so many people obsessed with intestinal worms?
Probably the most disgusting online trend of 2025, this has led to pictures of people’s excrement all over the internet. Please make it stop ...
The truth about the ‘gender care gap’: are men really more likely to abandon their ill wives?
It’s one thing facing a major diagnosis; it’s quite another dealing with your partner pulling away. But does the stereotype match the reality?
Death of Irish mother in ‘free birth’ reveals how poor maternity care is pushing women towards extreme influencers
Women in Ireland and the UK linked to Free Birth Society among scores around world to have suffered loss or serious harm after births
If toxic humility is a thing, I definitely have it. But perhaps there’s another way
We’re taught that modesty is good and pride is bad. This ignores the fact that telling ourselves we’re OK is actually beneficial, writes Emma Beddington
I got an epidural for all three of my births – none of them worked as expected
Here’s what you should know before getting an epidural – and why it might not provide full pain relief as expected
Rage rooms: demand is surging – and 90% of customers are women
Venues designed for people to smash things up safely are seeing an enormous rise in bookings. But why? And what explains the pronounced gender gap?
The loneliness fix: I wanted to find new friends in my 30s – and it was easier than I imagined
It is said to be harder to make friends as you age. But I found that a mix of apps and other tools, as well as a happy attitude, led to a world of potential new pals