By Charlotte Philby, 24th April 2018
Birth, Features, Health, PregnancyThe NHS and its maternity services are at breaking point. In this extensive investigation for The Independent Magazine I went back to the hospital in which both I and my children were born to examine what's really troubling over-burdened midwives
By Charlotte Philby, 24th April 2018
Birth, Features, Health, Pregnancy, RelationshipsThe condition affects one in seven mothers, yet remains a largely taboo subject. In a report for Marie Claire, I spoke to women who have suffered
By Charlotte Philby, 24th April 2018
Birth, Features, Pregnancy, RelationshipsMorven Mulgrew was seven months pregnant with her second child when her mother suddenly died. Eighteen months on, she reflects on the loneliness of loss, postnatal depression, and the importance of talking openly and angrily about your grief
By Jessica Zucker, 5th October 2016
Birth, Education, Features, RelationshipsDespite happening to one in five women, miscarriage is still an uncomfortable topic. Psychologist Jessica Zucker is spearheading a new movement to raise awareness – and open the conversation – around baby loss
By Katie Dailey, 1st July 2016
Birth, Features, PregnancyAbout to have a baby and not sure what you might need? Well look no further than this brilliantly researched list of mother and baby essentials compiled by mum and lifestyle writer Katie Dailey
By Charlotte Rivers, 28th June 2016
Birth, Features, PregnancyAn extraordinary new series of films, commissioned by NOWNESS, delves into the heart of motherhood, placing normality at centre stage
By Imogen Eastwood, 15th June 2016
Birth, Features, Health, Pregnancy, RelationshipsPalliative care nurse Imogen Eastwood, now heavily-pregnant with her second child, on the emotional and practical realities of balancing motherhood with looking after the dying
By Hannah Oakland, 17th May 2016
Birth, Features, Health, Pregnancy, RelationshipsPostnatal depression affects more than one in 10 new mums. To mark Mental Health Awareness Week we hear from mum-of-two and PND sufferer Hannah Oakland
By Emma Svanberg, 10th May 2016
Birth, Features, Pregnancy, RelationshipsWinner of Second Prize in our MOTHERLAND WRITES competition comes from Emma Svanberg, who claims a limited edition Donna Wilson Mamas & Papas pushchair
