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.

13 genius last-minute Halloween costumes for pregnant women

13 genius last-minute Halloween costumes for pregnant women

Pregnant for Halloween? Steal the show with these creative costumes to dress up your baby bump!

Emily Rivas

Yes, it's safe to eat Brie when pregnant

Pregnancy health

Yes, it's safe to eat Brie when pregnant

There are many things you have to give up when pregnant, but Brie and other soft cheeses are back on the menu—if you follow this one rule to keep them safe.

Vanessa Milne

Confession: I’m terrified of giving birth

Confession: I’m terrified of giving birth

The blood, the pain, the unknown. I am really not sure I can do this whole giving birth to a baby thing.

Alyssa Ashton

How to get extra hours of sleep the first week with your newborn

Postpartum care

How to get extra hours of sleep the first week with your newborn

Regaining energy after labour is important. Here are practical time-saving tips to survive those first bleary-eyed days and nights.

Today's Parent

How to deal with dizziness during pregnancy

Pregnancy health

How to deal with dizziness during pregnancy

Your body goes through a lot of changes when you’re pregnant—and some cause you to feel faint. Here’s what you need to know about pregnancy dizziness.

Amanda Lee

Here's my very honest answer about how I lost the baby weight

Postpartum care

Here's my very honest answer about how I lost the baby weight

"No matter what I accomplished, from working to keeping two human beings alive…the number one question I got asked was: 'How did you lose the baby weight?'"

Jessi Cruickshank, FLARE

Save or splurge? Where to spend your money on baby gear

Save or splurge? Where to spend your money on baby gear

Not sure what you need to pay when shopping for baby gear? We asked the experts (experienced moms) which gear is worth saving or splurging on.

Carla Harms

Treat pregnancy hip pain with this foam-rolling move

Treat pregnancy hip pain with this foam-rolling move

Doing the pigeon pose on a foam roller can help open up your hips and increase mobility when you’re pregnant. Here’s how to get started.

Today's Parent

How to deal with restless leg syndrome during pregnancy

Pregnancy health

How to deal with restless leg syndrome during pregnancy

Restless leg syndrome is a common pregnancy complaint. Here’s what you should know about stopping that uncontrollable urge to move your legs.

Sydney Loney

All about ovulation tests

Trying to conceive

All about ovulation tests

An ovulation test can help you figure out when you can conceive. Here’s everything you need to know about the tests and getting an accurate result.

Today's Parent

The spelling of this baby's name went too far

The spelling of this baby's name went too far

We're all for being creative, but the spelling of this baby's name is more than we can handle.

Kevin John Siazon

Getting pregnant with my second kid was way easier than my first

Trying to conceive

Getting pregnant with my second kid was way easier than my first

From a two-year-long journey to her first-born, to getting pregnant within a month with her second, Natalie Preddie learned no two journeys are alike.

Today's Parent

What can you eat and drink during labour?

What can you eat and drink during labour?

Can you fuel up with food during labour? Or are you limited to ice chips and water? Here's what you need to know.

Sydney Loney

What are my chances of having twins or multiples?

Trying to conceive

What are my chances of having twins or multiples?

Could you be seeing double soon? We break down the factors that increase your chances of having twins.

Kristina Cappetta

Unexpected pregnancy was the best thing that ever happened to me

Trying to conceive

Unexpected pregnancy was the best thing that ever happened to me

Nikita Stanley has always been a planner. And while getting pregnant at 25 wasn't in those plans, the role of Mom was the greatest gift she ever received.

Today's Parent

I had morning sickness throughout my entire pregnancy

Trying to conceive

I had morning sickness throughout my entire pregnancy

Christine Kissick thought that her pregnancy would be picture perfect but the reality ended up being much different with morning sickness in all trimesters.

Today's Parent

What you need to know about pre-eclampsia

Pregnancy health

What you need to know about pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia can be a serious pregnancy complication, which is why it’s important for moms-to-be to know what signs to watch out for.

Celia Shatzman

5 things you should never say to a woman who's struggling to get pregnant

Trying to conceive

5 things you should never say to a woman who's struggling to get pregnant

One in every six women struggles with fertility. There's no right thing to say to someone having trouble getting pregnant but here are some things to avoid.

Erin Hershberg

24 Baby Names That Mean Miracle

24 Baby Names That Mean Miracle

Babies are little blessings in our world. For your little one, pick from one of these 20 baby boy and girl names that mean miracle.

Montana Murle

17 best online maternity clothes stores in the United States

17 best online maternity clothes stores in the United States

Mama-to-be needs some new clothes! We make shopping for your bump easy peasy (and oh so fashion-forward) with our guide to the best online maternity stores.

Holly Pevzner