Motherhood isn’t easy – even for a warrior like Serena Williams
The athlete’s openness about the toll of being a new mother will give heart to ordinary women, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
Got a good sex life? Don’t let ‘predictive’ scientists suck the joy out of it
Their idea of scheduling sex has probably improved many relationships, but their latest research is troubling, says psychoanalyst and author Anouchka Grose
Baby love: how pop stars embraced pregnancy
Stars used to keep quiet about their pregnancies, fearing they could ruin their career. Now they are celebrating them – and Cardi B is leading the pack
My IVF life: let’s talk money. At $12,000 out of pocket, it’s a bargain
Jean Hannah Edelstein explains why she was lucky to find coverage at work, but many IVF patients are not so fortunate
As a fat, pregnant woman, I refuse to panic about my baby’s health
Ignore the scaremongering: the increased risks of being overweight are overplayed. Anxiety, however, does cause problems, says the freelance journalist Nanna Árnadóttir
‘Despairingly lacking’: a midwife on support for breastfeeding mothers
The early stages are crucial, but busy midwives cannot always provide the help that is needed
Gwyneth Paltrow might drive you mad. But that’s all part of her plan
Goop skilfully monetises the ‘cultural firestorms’ it generates, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
Women are turning to birth control smartphone apps for a reason
Contraception technology isn’t foolproof, but doctors must realise why we find the idea so appealing, says Guardian columnist Dawn Foster
Why it’s time to ban Love Island diet adverts
The popular ITV show has come under fire for showing ads for cosmetic surgery and a weight-loss supplement – and research shows just how toxic they can be to young women
Breastmilk offers lifelong health benefits. Let’s promote it better
Mother’s milk has many well-established advantages over infant formula but it also boosts the immune system and may prepare babies to prefer a healthy diet