Among the many remarkable aspects of Clara Schumann’s life was the fact that she gave birth to eight children – seven of whom lived to adulthood. Given she lived in the 19th century, it is astonishing

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The Government is currently reviewing the UK’s parental leave system. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for mothers and grandmothers, says Anna Whitehouse

TV presenter Steph McGovern, 43, on motherhood and Middlesbrough

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Carla Bellucci loved dropping her kids off at school, but the other mums were intimidated by her striking beauty…