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.

I got pregnant once, so why can’t I again?

Trying to conceive

I got pregnant once, so why can’t I again?

Jamie Scrimgeour's first pregnancy happened quick, but she's found that answering the question "so when are you having another baby?" isn't that simple.

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New parent? Don’t ask for ‘help’

Postpartum care

New parent? Don’t ask for ‘help’

What you really need is good support, says Kate Rope in her new book, Strong as a Mother. Why your village is key to your mental health and how to build it.

Kate Rope

Whoa! Parents invented over 1,000 new baby names in 2017

Whoa! Parents invented over 1,000 new baby names in 2017

Get ready to meet Kashdon, Draxler and Alisanne. Would you give your kid one of these new baby names?

Kevin John Siazon

Why vaginal seeding won't help babies born by C-section

Why vaginal seeding won't help babies born by C-section

The practice of smearing vaginal fluids on a baby just after birth might not solve the real problem behind Caesarean-born babies' imbalanced microbiomes.

Jill Buchner

8 natural ways to relieve back pain during pregnancy

8 natural ways to relieve back pain during pregnancy

When your baby bump is causing back pain, there are plenty of things you can do to feel better without taking over-the-counter pain killers.

Alex Mlynek

A new bill says women should be able to be paid for being surrogates

Trying to conceive

A new bill says women should be able to be paid for being surrogates

A new bill proposes making it legal to pay surrogates, and egg and sperm donors. But what's the cost of turning bodies into business?

Lindsay Kneteman

14 best pregnancy books that are worth buying

14 best pregnancy books that are worth buying

Just like no two moms-to-be are alike, neither are pregnancy books. Each has its own style and service. Find one that speaks to you with this list.

Holly Pevzner

Male infertility is on the rise—so why aren’t we talking about it?

Male infertility is on the rise—so why aren’t we talking about it?

Sperm counts have been in a free fall in Western countries over the last 10 years, yet infertility is still largely seen as a women’s issue.

Sadiya Ansari, Chatelaine

Can losing weight improve your fertility?

Trying to conceive

Can losing weight improve your fertility?

Being a healthy weight before pregnancy matters, but dramatic weight loss isn't always practical. Here's what experts say about getting fit for pregnancy.

Cara Rosenbloom

This baby was born twice—yep, you read that correctly

This baby was born twice—yep, you read that correctly

And yes, his mom says they'll be celebrating both birthdays.

Kevin John Siazon

What does it mean to be “infertile”?

What does it mean to be “infertile”?

If you’re struggling to get pregnant, you might wonder what exactly it means to be infertile. Turns out, the answer is trickier than you might think.

Wendy Haaf

Why you shouldn’t worry if you don’t get pregnant right away

Trying to conceive

Why you shouldn’t worry if you don’t get pregnant right away

Even if you’ve been trying for months, don’t fret just yet. Most couples conceive within a year, so, chances are, you might still have a few months to go.

Karen Robock

6 ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant

Trying to conceive

6 ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant

Getting pregnant can feel like a game of luck, but you have some control over conception. Try these six expert-approved ways to improve your chances.

Karen Robock

Why I told everyone when I was trying to get pregnant

Why I told everyone when I was trying to get pregnant

Fertility challenges can make a couple feel so alone, but one woman found that there’s no fear in telling everyone in your life that you’re trying to have a baby.

Jessica Player as told to Vanessa Milne

Everything you need to know about the fertility drug letrozole

Trying to conceive

Everything you need to know about the fertility drug letrozole

Letrozole is a common first line of treatment, whether you have PCOS or unexplained infertility. Learn what it does and how it can help you get pregnant.

Alex Mlynek

Stop telling women who are trying to get pregnant to “just relax”

Trying to conceive

Stop telling women who are trying to get pregnant to “just relax”

No woman who is struggling to conceive wants to hear the words “Just relax and you’ll get pregnant.” There are better ways to offer your support.

Bee Quammie

8 little life pleasures to enjoy before you have a baby

Trying to conceive

8 little life pleasures to enjoy before you have a baby

Be sure to make time in your schedule for these little life luxuries that will be a bit more difficult when you have a baby.

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How did you tell your partner you were pregnant?

Trying to conceive

How did you tell your partner you were pregnant?

There’s nothing better than sharing the happy news that you’re going to have a baby with your partner. We asked readers how they revealed their pregnancies.

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What were you doing when you found out you were pregnant?

Trying to conceive

What were you doing when you found out you were pregnant?

Not everyone finds out by taking a pregnancy test in their bathroom. Sometimes a subtle symptom or a call from the doctor takes you by surprise.

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What’s the weirdest place you’ve ever taken a pregnancy test?

Trying to conceive

What’s the weirdest place you’ve ever taken a pregnancy test?

Sometimes you just can’t wait till you get home to find out the news. We asked readers for the strangest places they’ve taken a pregnancy test.

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