Pregnancy

Under the change, parents who suffer a loss at any stage of pregnancy will have access to legally protected leave

What could change for families experiencing pregnancy loss
The change acknowledges grief following pregnancy loss is just as profound, no matter when it happens

Seven out of 10 believe it’s easier for their male counterparts to continue playing as they get older

Only seven per cent of women play team sports, survey finds

The myth that severe morning sickness means it’s a girl/ mild or no morning sickness means it’s a boy - topped the list

The top 20 quirky myths that expectant parents believe to be true

Folic acid will be added to non-wholemeal flour.

Extra vitamin to be added to white bread to help protect babies

Pregnant woman died after falling from father's ninth floor flat

A pregnant woman has died after falling from a tower block in Burmantofts, Leeds. Her unborn baby was “delivered” at hospital following the incident on Tuesday morning (Oct 22) and is receiving critical care, West Yorkshire Police have confirmed.

Thousands raised for family of woman who died in tower block fall

Ad Feature Momcozy unveils revolutionary DinerPal High Chair

Baby Alicia's parents have used the NHS compensation they received after failings by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to fund research into the little-known condition which played a role in her death.

Signs of little-known condition as couple compensated for stillbirth

Blackpool Zoo has released adorable pictures of pregnant elephants Noorjahan and Esha at an aqua-natal class.

Pregnant elephants splash around in aqua-natal pool

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Symptoms and signs to look out for in recent rise of Measles

Caitlin McAlinden was five months pregnant when she was diagnosed with cancer.

Watch: Pregnant women’s morning sickness turned out to be cancer

The top 30 fastest growing pregnancy trends

A mother holds the hand of a new-born baby. PIC: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Tackling preventable maternal deaths is a key priority - Victoria Atkins

Dawn Schamely, 40, spent eight months in agony after her C-section scar became infected. (Picture: SWNS)

"My C-sec scar became infected - I spent eight months in agony"

Legal changes affecting pregnant workers are coming into force this month.

Employers must prepare for three family-friendly legal changes: Louise Lawrence

Jessica Ennis-Hill's Jennis app has introduced a perimenopause programme. Picture: Jay Kamara for Jennis/PA.

Jessica Ennis-Hill: Women shouldn’t feel at the mercy of their hormones

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcome fourth child

Paris Mayo outside the Worcester Crown Court, where she has been found guilty of murdering her newborn son Stanley at her parents' home in Ross-on-Wye

Teenage mother found guilty of murdering newborn hours after birth

Staffie Belle was the first to meet newborn Olly. (SWNS)

UK’s first ‘dog midwife’ helps owner through childbirth in hospital

A woman has been jailed for terminating her pregnancy late during the Covid lockdown

Urge for reform as mother jailed for ‘out of date’ abortion laws

Maya Vander has annnounced she has given birth to a ‘rainbow baby’

Selling Sunset star gives birth after heartbreaking losses
Former Selling Sunset star Maya Vander has given birth to a ‘rainbow baby’ following her miscarriage and stillbirth tragedies.
Charlotte Hawes

Rebecca Ferguson rose to fame on the 2010 series of The X Factor

Rebecca Ferguson shares the first picture of her baby

Chyna Mills and Neil Jones (Getty Images)

Strictly Come Dancing and Love Island stars share big family news

Lindsay Lohan announces pregnancy with first child in adorable Instagram post

Lindsay Lohan announces pregnancy with first child

New bill will see new & expectant mothers protected from redundancy

Molly-Mae Hague attends the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards 2022 (Getty)

Love Island’s Molly-Mae & Tommy Fury announce baby name

Gemma Atkinson is pregnant with her second child with Gorka Marquez

The newborn western chimpanzee, one of the world’s most endangered subspecies of chimpanzee, has already been embraced by his older sister, Chester Zoo revealed

Chester Zoo reveal western chimpanzee ZeeZee has become a mum

Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon attends the ITV Palooza 2019 at the Royal Festival Hall on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

Stacey Solomon announces date of her newborn on Instagram

The best car seats from birth to 12, including Maxi Cosi and Cybex

The best car seats from birth to 12, including Maxi Cosi and Cybex

How to dress your baby bump and the best brands for maternity clothing

Best maternity clothes from high street brands, including ASOS and H&M

Would you choose any of these names?

The 20 baby boy and girl names predicted to be most popular this decade
Becoming a parent comes with lots of responsibilities, with one of the first involving picking out the perfect name.
Claire Schofield

The Wave of Light will be held tonight

Wave of Light to be held in Leeds tonight to remember babies who died too soon

Diabetes warning for pregnant women

Expecting: The Inner Life of Pregnancy

An essay for each month of my pregnancy

Eating for two during pregnancy may lead to a weight problem because of changes to the digestive system, new research suggests.

Eating for two while you’re pregnant could increase risk of obesity

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Miliband’s lack of substance

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NHS trusts ‘ignore mental health of pregnant women’

Never mind the bumps, you can still keep fit

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Why pregnancy can be difficult, especially when you're a man

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