Pregnancy

Everything you need to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.

VBACs aren’t as risky as you might think

VBACs aren’t as risky as you might think

Though VBACs have been on the decline, there's evidence that they can lead to better outcomes for mom and baby. Here's what you need to know.

Vanessa Milne

Confession: I had the hots for my OB/GYN

Confession: I had the hots for my OB/GYN

While there’s undoubtedly nothing sexier than chit-chatting about hemorrhoids and morning sickness, my attraction to Dr. McDreamy got awkward.

Natalie Stechyson

6 prenatal and postnatal procedures that are actually optional

6 prenatal and postnatal procedures that are actually optional

First-time parents may be surprised to find out that they can opt out of some common prenatal and postnatal interventions. Here's what experts recommend.

Wendy Haaf

Did you know that Canadians are entitled to paid leave after a miscarriage?

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Did you know that Canadians are entitled to paid leave after a miscarriage?

When New Zealand announced a new pregnancy loss leave, the world celebrated. But did you know Canadians also get benefits and paid leave after miscarriage?

Raina Delisle

What pregnant people need to know about the COVID booster

Pregnancy health

What pregnant people need to know about the COVID booster

Is there a best trimester to get it? Is it OK to wait to get boosted after the baby is born? Dr. Tali Bogler answers all your pregnancy booster questions.

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Ontario's top baby names of 2020 have finally been released

Ontario's top baby names of 2020 have finally been released

Kevin John Siazon

The only 3 steps you need in your postpartum skincare routine

The only 3 steps you need in your postpartum skincare routine

You've just had a baby and that pregnancy glow faded fast—but you don't need a skincare routine with 12 steps. Try this minimal-effort regimen instead.

Katherine Flemming

Canadian experts say it’s still safe to take acetaminophen during pregnancy

Pregnancy health

Canadian experts say it’s still safe to take acetaminophen during pregnancy

The practice was called into question in September when scientists and doctors said that acetaminophen during pregnancy could alter fetal development.

Alex Mlynek

What is amniocentesis?

Pregnancy health

What is amniocentesis?

Stephanie Gray

Why can't I just keep my midwife forever?

Why can't I just keep my midwife forever?

Charlotte Helston

My sister was our surrogate and it was the greatest gift

My sister was our surrogate and it was the greatest gift

Emily and Tyler

How to respond to ridiculous comments people make when you're pregnant

How to respond to ridiculous comments people make when you're pregnant

Pregnant people don't have energy for this! If you're feeling bombarded by people's judgment, birth stories and body commentary, here's how to clap back.

Rosemary Counter

This woman gave birth on her front lawn—and it was all caught on the doorbell camera!

This woman gave birth on her front lawn—and it was all caught on the doorbell camera!

Laura Dalton

What parents wish their doctor had said during their miscarriage

What parents wish their doctor had said during their miscarriage

It's hard for doctors and nurses to find the right words when expectant parents are going through a pregnancy loss. Here's the kind of support patients need and deserve.

Alexandra Frost

This is why I got vaccinated during my pregnancy

This is why I got vaccinated during my pregnancy

The alternative—gambling that you won’t catch COVID for those nine months—just seems much more terrifying to me.

Sarah Boesveld

These are the baby name trends to look out for in 2022

These are the baby name trends to look out for in 2022

Kevin John Siazon

Should you ask to be induced at 39 weeks pregnant?

Should you ask to be induced at 39 weeks pregnant?

A groundbreaking study shows that inducing labour at 39 weeks is better for mom and baby—but the debate is far from settled.

Claire Sibonney

I was convinced my baby was switched at birth

Postpartum care

I was convinced my baby was switched at birth

I was sure that my second son couldn't possibly be mine. I had no idea it was a symptom of postpartum depression, lurking beneath the new-mom exhaustion.

Natalie Stechyson

Is it time to try for a second baby?

Trying to conceive

Is it time to try for a second baby?

Valerie Howes

10 ways to be an awesome birthing partner

10 ways to be an awesome birthing partner

From going to prenatal classes to packing snacks, these tips will help you prepare to be the best labour partner ever—though she may still swear at you.

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