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.

Ignore the anecdotes—there’s no proof the COVID vaccine causes infertility

Ignore the anecdotes—there’s no proof the COVID vaccine causes infertility

Julian Daniel Sunday Willett

Doctors say some of these trendy birthing choices aren't safe

Doctors say some of these trendy birthing choices aren't safe

From lotus and water births to vaginal seeding, here's what you need to know about the overall safety of some popular alternative birthing methods.

Hasan Merali

10 things your infertile friends wish you knew

10 things your infertile friends wish you knew

Laura Cok

Kylie Jenner’s ex-BFF is accusing her of stealing her baby’s name

Kylie Jenner’s ex-BFF is accusing her of stealing her baby’s name

Sara Romano

19 awesome feminist baby names

19 awesome feminist baby names

Grab baby name inspiration from these badas* and bold feminists who made—and are making—history.

Ariel Brewster

Nothing prepared me for the immense loneliness of infertility during the pandemic

Nothing prepared me for the immense loneliness of infertility during the pandemic

I didn’t get to hold my husband’s hand before treatments or distract myself with a girls night out. And I never once got to see my nurse’s smile.

Diana Weeks

Does childbirth hurt more for redheads?

Does childbirth hurt more for redheads?

Research on redheads and pain shows that they may react differently to pain meds, but experts say there’s no need to worry about your labour.

Tamar Satov

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.

Today's Parent

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