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.

Could there be a hair test for postpartum depression?

Postpartum care

Could there be a hair test for postpartum depression?

After having a baby, about 10 to 15 percent of women develop postpartum depression. What would happen if women could see it coming before they even give birth?

Claire Sibonney

14 celebrities reveal the stories behind their baby names

14 celebrities reveal the stories behind their baby names

From finding inspiration in the delivery room to having Ellen DeGeneres name the baby, here’s how 14 celebrities found the perfect baby names.

Simona Catalano

What to expect if your baby is in the breech position

What to expect if your baby is in the breech position

Do you have a breech baby? We’ll walk you through the types of breech, the different ways of turning your baby and your options for a breech birth.

Erin Phelan

How do I know if I’m having real contractions or false labour?

How do I know if I’m having real contractions or false labour?

So you’re starting to have some contractions. But is it the real deal or just Braxton Hicks? Here’s how to know if you’re in true labour.

Erin Phelan

5 fertility myths that are hurting your chances of getting pregnant

Trying to conceive

5 fertility myths that are hurting your chances of getting pregnant

We’re separating fact from fiction, when it comes to fertility issues and conception.

Karen Robock

I made a TV show about infertility…and it’s a comedy

I made a TV show about infertility…and it’s a comedy

People have asked me why I decided to write a comedy about infertility. The answer is easy: because the process of infertility treatments is RI-DI-CU-LOUS.

Wendy Litner

What to expect at your six-week postpartum check-up

Postpartum care

What to expect at your six-week postpartum check-up

It's standard to visit your OB or midwife at the six-week mark. But just what happens at that appointment?

Amy Lazar Kleiman

We need to stop discriminating against plus-size pregnant women

Pregnancy health

We need to stop discriminating against plus-size pregnant women

Women who are overweight or obese are facing discrimination from healthcare providers who should be helping them have healthy pregnancies.

Raina Delisle

How to manage pregnancy heartburn (including which foods to avoid)

Pregnancy health

How to manage pregnancy heartburn (including which foods to avoid)

Heartburn during pregnancy is uncomfortable, but generally isn’t serious. Here’s how to prevent heartburn—and how to treat it when you do get it.

Today's Parent

A new blood test could predict miscarriage and premature birth

Pregnancy health

A new blood test could predict miscarriage and premature birth

A groundbreaking new test promises to determine a woman’s chance of miscarriage and premature birth with “high reliability.” Here's what you need to know.

Claire Sibonney

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy may be linked to ADHD, but you should still take it

Pregnancy health

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy may be linked to ADHD, but you should still take it

A new study links acetaminophen with an increased risk of having your child diagnosed with ADHD down the line. Here's why you shouldn't worry.

Kevin John Siazon

Umbilical cord blood donations save lives

Pregnancy health

Umbilical cord blood donations save lives

The Give Life Twice campaign encourages new moms to donate cord blood.

Emily Rivas

Preemie care now in the hands of parents

Preemie care now in the hands of parents

A unique approach to preemie care, pioneered by a Toronto doctor, puts the care of the smallest babies in the hands of their parents.

Sarah Liss

Can ovarian cysts affect your ability to get pregnant?

Trying to conceive

Can ovarian cysts affect your ability to get pregnant?

Here's everything you need to know about ovarian cysts from the signs, treatment and whether you should worry if they will cause infertility.

Today's Parent

How to deal with headaches during pregnancy

Pregnancy health

How to deal with headaches during pregnancy

Headaches during pregnancy are painful and unfortunately quite common. Here’s what causes them and how you can safely deal with the pain.

Today's Parent

What to pack in your hospital bag

What to pack in your hospital bag

Your due date is fast approaching, which means it's time to pack your hospital bag. We have a handy list of everything you need.

Today's Parent

I'm damn lucky to raise this frustratingly developmentally on-target kid

I'm damn lucky to raise this frustratingly developmentally on-target kid

Sasha started bleeding when she was 25 weeks pregnant. In a panic, she rushed to her OB/GYN's office. She reflects on her premature birth story.

Sasha Emmons

Why you shouldn’t worry too much about pregnancy hernias

Pregnancy health

Why you shouldn’t worry too much about pregnancy hernias

If you notice a bulge by your belly button or in your groin during or after pregnancy, don’t panic. Read on to learn more about pregnancy hernias.

Katie Dupuis

Can you hypnotize yourself to a pain-free birth?

Can you hypnotize yourself to a pain-free birth?

Babe, you’ve got the power. What power? The power of voodoo. Who do? You do. Here’s how my hypnobirth went—and why it doesn't always work for some women.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

What to look for when buying a baby bathtub

What to look for when buying a baby bathtub

So you're looking for a newborn baby bath to put on your baby registry. Here's what to look for and why you absolutely should not buy a baby bath ring.

Today's Parent