Pregnant women in England at ‘growing risk’ of serious injury in childbirth
NHS figures show number of mothers sustaining third- or fourth-degree perineal tear has increased by 16% since 2020
Pregnancy skincare products target women at a vulnerable time. Do any work or do they just stretch the truth?
Oils, creams and lotions with names like ‘mummy’s tummy’, ‘bump love’ and ‘belly butter’ abound
My extreme sickness in pregnancy feels like a personal failure, even as society glorifies motherhood as divine suffering
Hyperemesis gravidarum – a condition routinely dismissed as ‘just morning sickness’ – doesn’t just affect your stomach, it hijacks your entire life
We’re losing so many mothers to childbirth and genocide. It’s our responsibility to act on both
We know women give birth during war – and too often, they die. But we must do much more to achieve safety and stability, says former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern
‘You are worthy and deserving of help’: six practical ways to navigate medical misogyny
Two-thirds of Australian women have experienced gender bias or discrimination when seeking healthcare. Here’s how to advocate for yourself if a doctor dismisses your concerns
Exposure to some Pfas could increase risk of multiple miscarriages – study
Research tracking about 200 women found those who had at least two miscarriages had higher levels of chemicals in their blood
Tell us: how do you cope with broken sleep during the menopause?
We’d like to hear about what has (or hasn’t) helped you manage insomnia and disrupted nights during the menopause
He said ‘On your right’ as he jogged past – and for once, I didn’t flinch. But our safety shouldn’t feel exceptional
Most of the time, men just don’t seem to think about whether or not they’re scaring a woman on her own in the dark
Don’t ‘power pee’ – but do grab a mirror: 13 easy, effective ways to protect your pelvic floor
It can often seem taboo to discuss these muscles, but they are essential to the wellbeing of both men and women. Experts discuss how to prevent and treat any problems
There are more C-section births in the UK than ever, so why is the stigma against them still so strong?
The punishing but enduring ‘too posh to push’ fallacy is still prevalent and judgment abounds. This has to change, says the author Hannah Marsh