INSANE: 7 - The Real Truth

For modern mothers, the toxic pull of the ‘momfluencer’ feels inescapable

From postpartum photographs to ‘golden hour’, it’s hard to remember that the perfect lives on Instagram are heavily curated, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2022

Learning to see myself as both a feminist and a carer is a joyful surprise

The work involved in taking care of a baby is unpaid, hard and often overlooked – but I now find pleasure and validation in it, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2022

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

Writing honestly about motherhood still provokes anger, but we must tell our stories

The problems and worries are perennial, but each generation experiences them differently, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2022

Childbirth is often a lonely and frightening experience

Letters: Readers on how a lack of communication and not being listened to by doctors left them traumatised, plus an example of an excellent midwifery practice that was closed down

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 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