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A dilemma for would-be mothers: date to find the right person – or parent solo?

It’s a tricky situation. The biological clock is ticking, but apps don’t make it easy to find a partner who wants children, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2022

Let’s call the overturning of Roe v Wade what it is: state-sanctioned forced birth

If you have ever been pregnant, the thought of being made to go through it against your will is sickening, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2022

Fathers deserve the right to bond with their babies. Our parental leave system is a mess

Sharing our baby’s care has given my partner the time to bond with our son. Why is this a privilege, not a right? says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2022

A third of new mothers are traumatised by childbirth, but there’s one easy way to help

Good communication can help the many women who experience PTSD after giving birth, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022

‘Anxiety is part of me’: Mara Wilson and other anxious minds on how they cope

From lavender oil to a cold martini, Bruce Springsteen to sertraline, four writers share the tools they have found to manage their symptoms

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2022

Having a baby has been a tornado through my life – I see why new parents dream of communes

In the west, why has raising children become the business of individuals, who must pay for extortionate childcare, asks Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2022

Locking up pregnant women damages mothers and children – yet the UK does it

Some countries have laws against this inhumane practice, which just worsens existing trauma. Why don’t we, asks Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2022

Turns out breastfeeding really does hurt – why does no one tell you?

There are many reasons people might need to stop. Guilt trips and secrecy don’t help, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

The language of maternity is alive and well – so why not expand it to include trans parents?

The use of gender-inclusive language around childbirth is purely about respect, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022

Everything I thought before the birth of my son now feels naive and misinformed

From non-mother to mother: the scale of the change is almost unspeakable, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022