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 things not to say to a pregnant woman

13 things not to say to a pregnant woman

When you’re pregnant, it can sometimes feel like everyone has an opinion on your body. Here are some of the most annoying things we’ve heard.

Suzanne Gardner

How to deal with postpartum hair loss

Postpartum care

How to deal with postpartum hair loss

In the months after giving birth, your hormones start to level out and that can cause hair to fall out. Here's what you can do about postpartum hair loss.

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15 surprising ways pregnancy can change your body for the better

Postpartum care

15 surprising ways pregnancy can change your body for the better

A better butt? Yes, please! 15 real women share get real on the surprisingly pleasant changes to their bodies after pregnancy.

Vanessa Milne

Getting Pregnant After 40

Trying to conceive

Getting Pregnant After 40

Here are the statistics, tips and info you’ll need to know if you’re planning on getting pregnant after 40.

Karen Robock

Guess which car people are naming their babies after

Guess which car people are naming their babies after

This car company is making waves in the place you'd least expect it: Baby names.

Maclean's

Two?!: The moment I found out I was having twins

Two?!: The moment I found out I was having twins

My husband was unsure about having a second child. Then we went for the ultrasound—and we're having twins!

Dory Cerny

10 great gifts for moms expecting twins

10 great gifts for moms expecting twins

What do you get for the mom who's pregnant with twins? These fun finds are perfect for gifting the parents-to-be of twins.

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Confession: My pregnancy is way less perfect and a whole lot scarier than I've made it seem

Confession: My pregnancy is way less perfect and a whole lot scarier than I've made it seem

"Tears flooded my eyes as I lay there, helpless. This was never supposed to happen to me. I was supposed to have a perfect pregnancy."

Jessi Cruickshank

What twin pregnancy is really like

What twin pregnancy is really like

Twin pregnancy is a whole different ballgame. From what to expect in the delivery room to what to eat, here's what you need to know.

Dory Cerny

14 ways to make sure your baby shower doesn't suck

14 ways to make sure your baby shower doesn't suck

It's totally normal to feel a bit apprehensive about your baby shower. But the party doesn't have to suck. Your shower can be fun if you follow these tips.

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What your baby is like at birth

What your baby is like at birth

Dramatic and amazing changes occur inside your newborn's body right after delivery. Learn more about what's going on with your baby at birth.

Teresa Pitman

You want me to what? Six things you should know about having multiples

You want me to what? Six things you should know about having multiples

Are epidurals mandatory, can I have a home birth and other burning questions you'll have when you're pregnant with twins.

Tenille Bonoguore

10 ways to celebrate your pregnant body

10 ways to celebrate your pregnant body

Sure, you might not feel like "yourself" right now. But you can make the most of these nine months with 10 fun ways to celebrate your pregnant body.

Liz Bruckner

Baby registry checklist

Baby registry checklist

Here's what you really need, what’s nice to have and what you can skip when registering (plus a printable baby registry checklist PDF to bring with you)

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How to cope with hot flashes during pregnancy

How to cope with hot flashes during pregnancy

Pregnancy hot flashes can be annoying, but a few simple solutions may help you chill out.

Raina Delisle

5 weird pregnancy dreams and what they mean

5 weird pregnancy dreams and what they mean

Weird dreams are common when you're pregnant. Here's some insight into what your wacky pregnancy dreams might mean.

Lisa van de Geyn

I was a crazy cat lady—until I had a baby

I was a crazy cat lady—until I had a baby

From my bed to my bowl of ice cream, I used to share everything with my darling cat. But then my son arrived.

Natalie Stechyson

How to turn a breech baby

How to turn a breech baby

You just found out your baby might be breech and you’re freaking out. Before you try every crazy tip you find on the Internet, read this.

Ariel Brewster

40 unique celebrity baby names

40 unique celebrity baby names

If you’re looking for unusual, cool and star-endorsed baby names, where better to look than Hollywood?

Jessica Spera

Jessi Cruickshank on maternity photo shoots: The good, the bad and the naked

Jessi Cruickshank on maternity photo shoots: The good, the bad and the naked

A comprehensive guide to capturing the beauty, love, femininity, sexiness, shirtlessness and creepiness of your pregnancy.

Jessi Cruickshank