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.

Here’s why I think we all need to stop opening gifts at baby showers

Here’s why I think we all need to stop opening gifts at baby showers

I have absolutely nothing against feting the new parents and baby. But gift opening is a tradition that can be done away with.

Courtney Shea

Revealing photos of ‘mom bods’ is a trend we should all get behind

Revealing photos of ‘mom bods’ is a trend we should all get behind

Is body positivity and shining the spotlight on scars, stretch marks, cellulite and excess skin part of a new feminine resistance?

Olivia Stren

The most frequently asked questions about fertility, answered

Getting pregnant

The most frequently asked questions about fertility, answered

Trying to conceive? Watch to learn more about how to predict your most fertile days, when to take a pregnancy test and more.

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5 things nobody tells you about how sex and your relationship might change during pregnancy

5 things nobody tells you about how sex and your relationship might change during pregnancy

For some women, even thinking about sex during pregnancy is a no-go, while other pregnant women say their hormones are in overdrive.

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5 common home birth myths, debunked

5 common home birth myths, debunked

There are a lot of strong opinions about having a home birth. Knowing the facts—and common home birth myths—may help you decide whether it's right for you.

Jen Cutts

14 things nobody tells you about giving birth

14 things nobody tells you about giving birth

For nine months, everyone asks about your due date, your cravings and whether it's a boy or a girl. Here are the things nobody tells you about giving birth.

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My first birth was so fast, I knew I wanted to have my second baby at home

My first birth was so fast, I knew I wanted to have my second baby at home

For her second baby, this mom knew she wanted to have a home birth with midwives. While she was in labour, her three-year-old son was sound asleep upstairs.

Lynzie Kent

10 organic baby products we love

10 organic baby products we love

Parents shouldn't have to go on a treasure hunt to find baby care products made with organic ingredients. Here are our some of our favourite brands.

Daniela Sosa Roque

19 baby names inspired by iconic Canadian places

19 baby names inspired by iconic Canadian places

The Great White North boasts so many iconic places that lend themselves to the cutest baby names! Here are 20 monikers inspired by Canada.

Kevin John Siazon

Life-changing volumizing hair hacks for fine locks

Postpartum care

Life-changing volumizing hair hacks for fine locks

Postpartum hair woes? Add a little more oomph to straight hair with these volumizing tips from industry pros, from essential products to the right haircut.

Emily MacCulloch, Chatelaine

What not to say to someone struggling with infertility

What not to say to someone struggling with infertility

"Just relax!" People who have struggled with infertility reveal all the unhelpful things well-intentioned people have told them.

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Are you a good candidate for having a home birth?

Are you a good candidate for having a home birth?

If you’re having a healthy, low-risk pregnancy, you could choose a home birth instead of delivering your baby at a hospital.

Jen Cutts

What it’s like to watch a surrogate give birth to your baby

What it’s like to watch a surrogate give birth to your baby

"Surrogacy—using Anna’s eggs and Mindy’s uterus—made my parenthood so different from that of most women, I worried I’d always feel different and alone."

Alexandra Kimball

The Motherisk helpline saved me when I was pregnant—I can’t believe it’s gone

Pregnancy health

The Motherisk helpline saved me when I was pregnant—I can’t believe it’s gone

The sudden closure of the Motherisk helpline for pregnant and breastfeeding women is a step backward for Canadian women’s health and prenatal care.

Erin Pepler

What to expect at your first prenatal appointment

Pregnancy health

What to expect at your first prenatal appointment

You just took a pregnancy test and it’s positive. Now what? Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for your first prenatal visit.

Kate Daley

Can I trust the accuracy of my home pregnancy test?

Trying to conceive

Can I trust the accuracy of my home pregnancy test?

Ever wonder if a dollar store pregnancy test is reliable? We got a family doctor to answers every question you’ve ever had about pregnancy test accuracy.

Andrea Karr

The dangers of a keto diet in pregnancy

The dangers of a keto diet in pregnancy

The keto diet is extremely carb-restricted, which isn’t good for you or your growing baby. A keto pregnancy is not the way to go.

Cara Rosenbloom

20 Baby Names that Mean Beautiful

20 Baby Names that Mean Beautiful

Are you looking for a meaningful moniker for your little one? Check out these baby boy and girl (and unisex!) names that mean beautiful.

Kevin John Siazon

8 things I didn't know about C-sections until I had one

8 things I didn't know about C-sections until I had one

Take it from me: Even if you're planning a vaginal birth, a C-section is always a possibility. And once I had one, I definitely learned a few things.

Joanna Myers

What is a birthing pool?

What is a birthing pool?

From size, shape and even colour, here's everything you need to know when choosing a birthing pool for your water birth.

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