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.

HELLP Syndrome: A rare, scary pregnancy illness you should know about

Pregnancy health

HELLP Syndrome: A rare, scary pregnancy illness you should know about

About one in every 1,000 pregnant women develops this little-understood, frightening condition. Here’s what you need to know.

Samantha Kay

3 tips for surviving the first three months with baby

3 tips for surviving the first three months with baby

Gently ease into motherhood with these tips to make the “fourth trimester” just a little bit easier.

Karen Robock

Pregnant in the summer? You're at greater risk for gestational diabetes

Pregnancy health

Pregnant in the summer? You're at greater risk for gestational diabetes

When the temperature rises, so does your blood sugar, and that could lead to gestational diabetes when you’re pregnant says a new study.

Jill Buchner

7 hilarious things celebrity dads did in the delivery room

7 hilarious things celebrity dads did in the delivery room

They did WHAT?! From playing the bongos to singing "Let's Get It On," these celebrity dads has some unusual ways to help their partners through labour.

Today's Parent

This baby name has become shockingly unpopular in the U.S.

This baby name has become shockingly unpopular in the U.S.

The Social Security Administration in the U.S. released their annual list of the top 1,000 baby names and one surprising name has become quite unpopular.

Emily Rivas

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss: Sandy Wynia Katz's story

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss: Sandy Wynia Katz's story

For families who struggle with recurrent miscarriage, there may not be a happy ending. This couple shares their story—and how they moved on.

Jessica Leeder

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss: Alexis Marie Chute's story

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss: Alexis Marie Chute's story

One mother shares her story of pregnancy loss, grief and how it's changed her family.

Jessica Leeder

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss: Christie Lockhart's story

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss: Christie Lockhart's story

A midwife shares her personal experiences with miscarriage and second-trimester pregnancy loss.

Jessica Leeder

How to deal with carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy

Pregnancy health

How to deal with carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy

If you're experiencing tingling or numb hands during pregnancy, you might have carpal tunnel. Here's all you need to know about the symptoms and treatments.

Corinna Vangerwen

Books to help cope with miscarriage and loss

Books to help cope with miscarriage and loss

The loss of a child can be crippling. Here is a list of miscarriage books to help you and your family cope.

Leah Rumack

Pregnancy loss and miscarriage support groups and events

Pregnancy loss and miscarriage support groups and events

Resources, miscarriage support groups and memorial events across Canada for those who've suffered a pregnancy loss.

Sonia Mendes

Uh oh! These baby names might be on the verge of extinction

Uh oh! These baby names might be on the verge of extinction

BabyCentre U.K. has reported that these 24 old-timey baby names might soon not be around for much longer.

Emily Rivas

8 super chic celebrity nurseries

8 super chic celebrity nurseries

These luxe celebrity nurseries will give you all kind of ideas for how add style and class to your little one's first room.

Mandy Milks

Coping with miscarriage: grief, recovery, and how to tell people

Coping with miscarriage: grief, recovery, and how to tell people

Recovering after a loss, coping with miscarriage, and figuring out how much you're comfortable sharing is different for everyone.

Jessica Leeder

Mat leave survival: How do you plan a parental leave when you’re self-employed?

Mat leave survival: How do you plan a parental leave when you’re self-employed?

Mat leave is possible when you're self-employed or run your own business, but how do you pull it off? (And is it worth it?) We asked the experts.

Heather Cleland

Taking certain antibiotics during pregnancy may increase your risk of miscarriage

Pregnancy health

Taking certain antibiotics during pregnancy may increase your risk of miscarriage

A new study says that taking certain classes of antibiotics early in pregnancy could increase your risk of having a miscarriage.

Wendy Glauser

25 things to talk about before getting pregnant

Getting pregnant

25 things to talk about before getting pregnant

From daycare to Disney, religion to chicken nuggets, you make thousands of decisions as parents. Here’s what you should discuss before getting pregnant.

Karen Pinchin

Melanie's story: Struggling with infertility

Melanie's story: Struggling with infertility

"The one thing you really want is completely out of your control." Melanie and her husband tried to get pregnant for four years.

Today's Parent

Leading causes of infertility

Leading causes of infertility

Fertility specialist Ellen Greenblatt walks through the various causes of infertility. If you think you may be infertile, here’s what to do next.

Today's Parent

Yas Queen! Celebs who totally rocked pregnancy

Yas Queen! Celebs who totally rocked pregnancy

Pregnancy isn't easy, but there are some women who are able to slay straight up to the due date. These celebs make creating life look like child's play.

Kelsey Miki