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.

The once-amazing Motherisk site is now owned by a weed company

Pregnancy health

The once-amazing Motherisk site is now owned by a weed company

Motherisk.org, which used to be a helpline run by SickKids for people who were pregnant or breastfeeding, is now run by a third-party promoting CBD oils.

Kevin John Siazon

Do you need to worry about fluoride during pregnancy?

Pregnancy health

Do you need to worry about fluoride during pregnancy?

Recent research says certain levels of fluoride during pregnancy might not be safe for your baby. Here’s what you need to know.

Arlene Karidis

15 unique baby names you’ll adore

15 unique baby names you’ll adore

If you’re looking for sweet-but-unusual name inspiration for your baby-to-be, look no further, we’ve compiled our fave unique baby names.

Today's Parent

10 postpartum conditions and symptoms to watch for after you deliver your baby

Postpartum care

10 postpartum conditions and symptoms to watch for after you deliver your baby

These conditions are pretty scary—and fairly rare—complications of childbirth, but you should never ignore these postpartum symptoms.

Jessica Leeder

9 old wives' tales for inducing labour

9 old wives' tales for inducing labour

Past your due date and looking for natural ways to jump-start labour? Nine old-fashioned strategies that may work.

Michele Holcomb

I'm pregnant. Should I worry if I’m bleeding after sex?

Pregnancy health

I'm pregnant. Should I worry if I’m bleeding after sex?

Here are some of the most common reasons why you may be bleeding after sex during pregnancy, and when you should be concerned.

Bonnie Schiedel

How forceps permanently changed the way humans are born

How forceps permanently changed the way humans are born

Neel Shah

What to expect at your 20-week ultrasound appointment

What to expect at your 20-week ultrasound appointment

The anatomy scan is about more than just finding out your baby’s sex. Learn what happens at your 20-week ultrasound appointment.

Kate Daley

What to expect at your 6-week ultrasound appointment

What to expect at your 6-week ultrasound appointment

Find out what you can see at your six-week ultrasound, also known as dating scan, and how to prepare for that first ultrasound appointment.

Kate Daley

6 Natural Heartburn Remedies During Pregnancy

Pregnancy health

6 Natural Heartburn Remedies During Pregnancy

Before you reach for medications, here’s what an obstetrician, a midwife and a naturopath have to say about natural heartburn remedies during pregnancy.

Claire Gagne

9 things your guy is doing that are lowering his sperm count

Trying to conceive

9 things your guy is doing that are lowering his sperm count

When you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s time for him to re-evaluate these sperm-count-lowering habits that are interfering with your chances of conceiving.

Julia Seidl

Pregnant women, stop waiting for someone to offer you a seat

Pregnant women, stop waiting for someone to offer you a seat

I can’t imagine a man awkwardly avoiding eye contact with a row of subway commuters while secretly seething through his own discomfort.

Jessica Pollack

I almost died delivering my son

I almost died delivering my son

Postpartum preeclampsia is so rare, even my doctors didn’t know what was wrong with me when I fell ill after giving birth.

Ann Marie Collymore

This new celeb mom had a 33-hour labour—and her candid birth video is everything

This new celeb mom had a 33-hour labour—and her candid birth video is everything

Shay Mitchell had her baby! And the video of her 33-hour labour showed fans how intense giving birth really is.

Katherine Singh, FLARE

5 things that happen to your body after birth that no one warns you about

Postpartum care

5 things that happen to your body after birth that no one warns you about

Sure, labour was bad, but you knew what to expect. Don’t let these postpartum symptoms catch you by surprise after the baby arrives.

Ariel Brewster

The sweet moment from my miscarriage that I choose to remember

The sweet moment from my miscarriage that I choose to remember

If it’s possible to have a favourite memory from your miscarriage, this is mine.

Caroline Hand

Taking too much folic acid during pregnancy is risky

Pregnancy health

Taking too much folic acid during pregnancy is risky

It's super easy to consume too much folic acid—and that's not a good thing. Here's why it's important to watch your folic acid intake during pregnancy.

Rosie Schwartz, RD, FDC

12 adorable baby shower invitations

12 adorable baby shower invitations

We searched for all the cute baby shower invitations so you don't have to! From free and premium e-cards to classy paper ones, we've got your theme covered.

Andrea Karr

Is It Safe to Use an At-Home Fetal Doppler?

Pregnancy health

Is It Safe to Use an At-Home Fetal Doppler?

Over-the-counter fetal heart monitors allow you to listen to your baby’s heartbeat when you’re pregnant. But is an at-home fetal Doppler safe for your baby?

Kate Daley

What kinds of fish are safe to eat during pregnancy?

Pregnancy health

What kinds of fish are safe to eat during pregnancy?

New U.S. guidelines encourage pregnant women to eat even more fish than before, but many are concerned about mercury. Here's what you need to know.

Cara Rosenbloom