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 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.

Today's Parent

15 Canadian-made baby products we're loving

15 Canadian-made baby products we're loving

When it comes to pricey baby gear, the urge to save can often trump buying local. But, here are 15 Canadian-made products that are worth the investment.

Daniela Sosa Roque

11 Of The Most Common Signs Of Labour To Watch Out For

11 Of The Most Common Signs Of Labour To Watch Out For

Did you know nausea is one of the early signs of labour? Here are eight signs of early and active labour that you should watch out for.

Erin Phelan

I felt like I was falling apart completely

Postpartum care

I felt like I was falling apart completely

How crying in bed to a Coldplay song made one mom realize she should get help for her postpartum depression.

Today's Parent

Early Pregnancy Signs: Heartburn, Gas, Tender Breasts And More

Early Pregnancy Signs: Heartburn, Gas, Tender Breasts And More

Is heartburn a pregnancy sign? And what about sore boobs? Here are the most common early pregnancy signs in the first month.

Helen Racanelli

What I Wish I’d Known Before My First IUI

What I Wish I’d Known Before My First IUI

From the success rate to what the procedure feels like, here’s a first-hand primer on IUI.

Sarah Kelsey

7 earliest signs of pregnancy

7 earliest signs of pregnancy

Do you think you might be pregnant? In the first month of pregnancy, these are the most common symptoms women experience.

Today's Parent

What is a vacuum delivery?

What is a vacuum delivery?

Erin Phelan

What you need to know before your membrane sweep

What you need to know before your membrane sweep

The stretch and sweep, or membrane sweep, done late in pregnancy can help you go into labour sooner. Here’s what you’ll want to know before you get it done.

Colleen Fisher Tully

How I decided to stop doing fertility treatments

Trying to conceive

How I decided to stop doing fertility treatments

Each cycle was an emotional roller coaster that ultimately ended in disappointment. Instead of accepting failure, I decided to move on.

Shannon Talbot

My husband was a disaster in the delivery room (and we have four kids!)

My husband was a disaster in the delivery room (and we have four kids!)

Before you welcome your first baby, you don’t know how your partner will react to the stress of supporting you in the delivery room.

Louise Gleeson

8 things to expect with a water birth

8 things to expect with a water birth

Have you ever thought about delivering your baby in a tub but not sure what to expect? Here are some of the pros and cons to consider with a water birth.

Claire Gagne

Here's how ultrasounds actually work

Pregnancy health

Here's how ultrasounds actually work

Ultrasounds are a common procedure in pregnancy. We look at how they work, if they're safe and why you should stay away from ‘keepsake’ ultrasound centres.

Bonnie Schiedel

Vegan pregnancy is safe if you do it right

Pregnancy health

Vegan pregnancy is safe if you do it right

Your vegan pregnancy diet should pay close attention to nutrients, supplements and meal plans. Here's what you need to know.

Cara Rosenbloom