We all know, in theory, we’ll feel better for a breath of fresh air and taking a moment to listen to the birdsong, hug a tree and really notice our surroundings in a natural space. But it’s often the

I was thrilled to give birth aged 45. But, as I waited for my body to recover, something surprising happened…

Headlines about the hardships of motherhood are rife – and one group of women have been paying close attention. Here, a thirtysomething writer takes a break from her to-do list to hear from those who are burning themselves out to prepare for parenthood

My instincts were telling me something was wrong with my baby. So why was nobody listening?

I have always been a strong believer in the adage ‘Prevention is better than cure.’ And never more so than as I get older and see friends and family face challenging diagnoses, many of which could hav

The river at Alet-les-Bains sparkled in the late afternoon sun as I stood beside it, gripping a smooth pebble in my palm. Around me, five other women, all somewhere between 48 and 62, prepared to do t