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.

Pregnant people may be eligible for the COVID vaccine earlier than we thought

Pregnant people may be eligible for the COVID vaccine earlier than we thought

In some provinces, being pregnant may move you closer to the front of the line for a COVID vaccine.

Vanessa Milne

I may never be a mom because of my chronic illness and I'm heartbroken

Trying to conceive

I may never be a mom because of my chronic illness and I'm heartbroken

Getting pregnant can be a challenge for many women, but throw in a chronic illness like MS or rheumatoid arthritis and it can feel like an impossible dream.

Dani-Elle Dubé

I survived labour as a Black woman—and I believe my Black nurse played a huge role

I survived labour as a Black woman—and I believe my Black nurse played a huge role

My baby and I already had a higher chance of dying during delivery, but when my fear turned to panic, only one person in the room could help: the one who looked like me.

Alicia Lue

4 ways your skin changes during pregnancy—and when to see a doc

Pregnancy health

4 ways your skin changes during pregnancy—and when to see a doc

Dr. Danny Guo

Why you should have a birth plan—even if nothing goes to plan

Why you should have a birth plan—even if nothing goes to plan

Risa Kerslake

13 Non-Alcoholic Drinks Made For Celebrating

13 Non-Alcoholic Drinks Made For Celebrating

Whether you’re pregnant, sober or just want something non-boozy to drink, these refreshing wines, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks have you covered.

Simone Olivero

5 things I didn't know when I first got pregnant

5 things I didn't know when I first got pregnant

Tiffany Leigh

Sometimes it's him, not you

Sometimes it's him, not you

Claire Gagne

New moms are not OK

Postpartum care

New moms are not OK

The newborn days can be isolating at the best of times, but COVID has meant little to no family help and skyrocketing anxiety. Ten months in, many parents are barely coping.

Erin Pepler

What to expect if you get pregnant while you're still breastfeeding

What to expect if you get pregnant while you're still breastfeeding

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Louise Gleeson

The Holidays Suck When You're Struggling to Get Pregnant

The Holidays Suck When You're Struggling to Get Pregnant

Amy Klein

6 things to never say to an overdue pregnant person

6 things to never say to an overdue pregnant person

An overdue pregnancy can be super challenging for expecting moms. Don't make it worse by saying one of these things to an overdue friend.

Hilary Hoogsteen

Is It Possible To Have A False-Positive Pregnancy Test?

Trying to conceive

Is It Possible To Have A False-Positive Pregnancy Test?

Yes, but it’s very rare. Here’s what might cause it, how to avoid common test mistakes and when to call your doctor.

Brianna Bell

You're not weird if you hate being pregnant

You're not weird if you hate being pregnant

No glow? No worries! Disliking this “magical time” is actually more common than you think. Here's what you need to know if you hate being pregnant.

Elizabeth Bromstein

6 things every mom should know about postpartum recovery

Postpartum care

6 things every mom should know about postpartum recovery

There are some unexpected things that happen to you after you give birth…and not just right after, sometimes for weeks and even months postpartum.

Colleen Fisher Tully

My wife and I gave birth three weeks apart during COVID

My wife and I gave birth three weeks apart during COVID

Vrunda Bhatt

This Eggplant Parmesan Recipe Put Me In Labour—Twice!

This Eggplant Parmesan Recipe Put Me In Labour—Twice!

Brett Tryon

Newborn Checklist: What You Need Before Baby Arrives

Newborn Checklist: What You Need Before Baby Arrives

The ultimate newborn baby checklist helps determine what you’ll need to purchase and prepare as you get ready for your baby’s birth.

Bryce Gruber, Megan Sweeney

How do you know you're ready for a second baby?

How do you know you're ready for a second baby?

When I was pregnant with my second baby, I mourned the loss of my cute little family of three. But here's why I was so, so wrong to worry.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

These scientists say that feeding C-section babies a bit of their mom's poop can improve their gut health

These scientists say that feeding C-section babies a bit of their mom's poop can improve their gut health

Turns out, giving a little poop to newborn C-section babies goes a long way. We get to the bottom of this gross study, published in the journal Cell

Kevin John Siazon