After an incredibly difficult birth and a challenging start to motherhood, Brigitte had a brilliant idea…

Four views of modern maternity

When you’ve had four babies, it’s tempting to think you know best when it comes to childcare. But a ‘grantenatal’ class might actually be a valuable refresher course for first-time grandparents

JANE TOWNSON OBE

I was becoming gravely ill, until my man planted a smacker on my lips Kerri-Louise Gilchrist, 33, Great Malvern

Helen felt she needed the loo – but something else caused a splash…