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 Rebecca Schiller, 15th September 2016
Features, Pregnancy, RelationshipsAhead of the release of her new book, Why Human Rights in Childbirth Matter, Rebecca Schiller, author and chief executive of childbirth charity Birthrights, shares an exclusive extract from the book that explains why human rights in childbirth are so vitally important
By Charlotte Rivers, 14th September 2016
Features, PregnancyAs a new campaign that aims to end pregnancy discrimination within the workplace launches today, we speak to four working mums to find out first-hand what their experiences have been around work and motherhood
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 Jessica Clark, 10th June 2016
Features, Health, PregnancyMorning sickness is a cruel trick of nature – to help alleviate the misery, Jessica Clark explores the best treatments to make you feel a little less green around the gills
