'One crucial area of improvement does not cost money at all. It requires a shift in attitude to one where women are treated with respect, listened to and allowed to make informed decisions about their bodies and babies.'

I think I would still live in Tufnell Park, but in a house big enough for a family. I love my area so much - even more so since having a child

For me for a long time it was “golden hour”. My son was rushed to intensive care and the discourse about immediate bonding was awful!!! We have such a strong bond even though he was taken from me for lifesaving treatment

This is great, on Mary Oliver. And yes, earnestness is considered the great literary crime du jour (the other is vulnerability) commonreader.co.uk/p/is-mary-oliv…

We would love it if you would join us! Nell is so funny and thoughtful on all aspects of motherhood and parenthood and it will be joyous, cathartic, and probably a bit boozy

Tweets like this are deliberately disingenuous

Some abortion myth busting regarding the current debate. The vast, vast majority of abortions take place before 12 weeks. A late term abortion for medical reasons is not surgical on the NHS, you have to endure labour and a stillbirth. It’s not something anyone chooses lightly.

Wrote about the childcare rollout, admin hell, why 15 hours isn't really 15 hours, and the pressure on providers (do better incoming Labour government challenge) theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Mary Oliver’s affinity with Buddhism is unfashionable in a west that believes the only path to enlightenment is through consumption, in this essay I will…oh, who can be fucking arsed? I’m going outside

A lot of very moving tweets about Surestart. In Islington, they kept it. Since my son was born, I’ve been lucky enough to access a plethora of services, from playgroups to weaning workshops to sleep advice to health checks and support. Everyone should have this.

I walked into Surestart Dorchester 4 days after my 1st husband left me & our 6 mth old baby. I was broken but a dedicated caseworker supported me for 2 yrs until I was OK to cope. Where is that level of care now? 💔

Apparently people are getting their blue ticks back. I don't want mine back! Keep it! It's tainted now!

Clearly hasn’t read the last Sally Rooney. There was a lot of fingering in between the Jesus and Bronze Age bits

Embarrassing for lots of reasons, not least because it's a total sausage fest

Today's headlines about late-diagnosed adults with autism & ADHD highlight one key danger. There's a lot of stuff about 'only' half of autistic people also having learning disabilities. In that 'only' lies the prospect of neglected, ignored people being pushed even further away