Many mothers have long believed breastfeeding helps them get their figure back. Now scientists have found it can help them stay slim for decades.

They have long been thought of as man's best friend. But it seems dogs could also have benefits for babies.

A university friend of mine who I don't see very often came to see me this weekend and when I opened the door to her, I was blown away with how fantastic she looked.

Jessica Simpson gets withdrawal symptoms when she's not breastfeeding her daughter.

British artist Tracey Emin laments that women who are happy to remain childless are seen as social outcasts.

Babies that are more than two weeks overdue are twice as likely to develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), recent research has found.

How do you survive the first year of new motherhood? The support of a great group of friends helps. Viva talks to five stylish women about the ups and downs of modern motherhood.