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.

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

31 times Halloween pumpkins totally nailed what it's like to be a parent

31 times Halloween pumpkins totally nailed what it's like to be a parent

For some, the pumpkin spice latte is life. For us, the literal pumpkin is life—specifically, what it's like being a parent.

Mandy Milks

Guide to labour induction: What to expect if you're getting induced

Guide to labour induction: What to expect if you're getting induced

If your midwife or OB has recommended inducing your labour, there are several different induction methods and terms you should know about.

Bonnie Schiedel

32 sweet flower names for your baby

32 sweet flower names for your baby

Hey, Ivy. Hey, William. If you're looking for flower baby names for boys and girls, we've got a list of the cutest ones, plus the meanings behind them.

Sarah Mariotti

15 weird pregnancy symptoms that are actually totally normal

15 weird pregnancy symptoms that are actually totally normal

Here are just a few of the many weird pregnancy symptoms you might experience before your little one arrives—and why you shouldn’t worry about them.

Diana Duong

The anxiety of pregnancy after multiple miscarriages

The anxiety of pregnancy after multiple miscarriages

After his wife’s multiple miscarriages, Bryan Borzykowski dares to hope.

Bryan Borzykowski

This is the best age gap between kids

This is the best age gap between kids

There are pros and cons to back-to-back pregnancies, or waiting a few more years before diving back into baby land. We weigh all of the options.

Katie Dupuis

Having a hard time finding a midwife? This could be why

Having a hard time finding a midwife? This could be why

Midwives are in demand across Canada, and students are keen to train. But universities can only admit 150 annually.

Emily Senger, Macleans

26 celebrities who opened up about their miscarriages

Trying to conceive

26 celebrities who opened up about their miscarriages

...and more celebrities who have opened up about their miscarriages

Kevin John Siazon

The 5 Best Pregnancy Sex Positions to Keep Things Safe (and hot)

The 5 Best Pregnancy Sex Positions to Keep Things Safe (and hot)

Sex is possible during all stages of pregnancy, and it can be super-hot—if you’re doing it right. Try these pregnancy sex positions for baby-on-board bliss.

Karen Robock

These Are What the Stages of Labour Are REALLY Like, According to Two Doulas Who've Seen it All

These Are What the Stages of Labour Are REALLY Like, According to Two Doulas Who've Seen it All

From the very first contractions to the five (yes, five!) different stages of pushing, this is what you can expect as your labour progresses.

Natalia Hailes

Our favourite baby names for fall

Our favourite baby names for fall

Do you have a baby on the way this fall? Consider these sweet seasonal baby names.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

What it’s like to have a fourth-degree tear—yup, right to your butt

What it’s like to have a fourth-degree tear—yup, right to your butt

Yes, it’s possible to tear straight through to your anal sphincter during childbirth. It’s not pretty, but here's how to deal.

Andrea Karr

7 Things You Need to Know About Your Second Pregnancy

7 Things You Need to Know About Your Second Pregnancy

Does it really get easier each time? Here’s what to expect during your second pregnancy, including if your labour will really be shorter.

Kate Winn