So, women aren’t doing enough ‘vigorous’ exercise? One more telling-off we can do without

According to a new report, we need to go to the gym more. But that ignores the exertions of everyday life

Are there enough concrete commitments in the women’s health strategy to truly ‘reset the dial’?

Analysis: While elements of the strategy are thoughtful and will make a meaningful difference, others have either appeared out of the blue or slipped from view entirely

New women’s health strategy for England aims to end decades of inequality

Among proposals to ‘reset the dial’ on women’s health are training for doctors and hubs across the NHS

HRT products could be sent to UK from mainland Europe next week

Regulator expected to consent to import of hormone replacement pills and patches from France

Menopausal women lack basic support, landmark survey finds

Around 80% say workplaces have no policies or help in place, and 45% avoid speaking to GP due to stigma

Shropshire maternity scandal: 300 babies died or left brain-damaged, says report

Five-year investigation to conclude mothers forced to suffer traumatic births because of targets for ‘normal’ births

Mothers and newborns kept apart unnecessarily in hospital due to Covid

Birth charities call for update of ‘draconian’ rules that isolate maternity patients from babies and leave women traumatised

‘I used to judge people’: the Polish woman who became her city’s lone voice for abortion rights

Monika was too busy with her young family to join the early protests against Poland’s strict abortion laws. But when she became pregnant for the fourth time, she realised she had to act

A strategy for women’s health in England: six areas of focus

From gynaecological conditions to healthy ageing, these are expected to be the priorities of the final plan

UK health trusts suspend home birth services as midwives shortage deepens

‘Crisis’ in maternity care leaves expectant mothers facing difficult births in hospital or without support at home