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.

When hope freezes over: Finding my way through IVF treatment

When hope freezes over: Finding my way through IVF treatment

After many months of IVF treatment, we had nine frozen embryos. I had to believe that one of them would work.

Nadine Kenney Johnstone

Could taking antibiotics during pregnancy or breastfeeding impact your child’s behaviour?

Pregnancy health

Could taking antibiotics during pregnancy or breastfeeding impact your child’s behaviour?

A study on mice found behaviour changes in infants whose mothers’ received low-dose penicillin while pregnant or lactating.

Jill Buchner

The dos and don'ts of planning a baby shower

The dos and don'ts of planning a baby shower

Whether you’ve offered or been asked to throw your favourite mama-to-be a baby shower, we’ve got the tips you need to host a fun and successful fête.

Lisa van de Geyn

Could I be infertile? What to do next

Could I be infertile? What to do next

If you’re having trouble conceiving a baby and wondering "Could I be infertile?", here’s what you need to know about infertility treatments.

Claire Gagne

Understanding ovulation & LH

Understanding ovulation & LH

First Response

Why I think 18 months of mat leave is actually pretty useless

Why I think 18 months of mat leave is actually pretty useless

Justin Trudeau's plan to extend mat leave to 18 months is great news for some parents. But once you do the math, it isn't the best choice for many families.

Heather Cleland

What you need to know before booking a prenatal massage

What you need to know before booking a prenatal massage

Getting a little TLC before baby arrives can help manage physical pain and provide moms-to-be with some mental and emotional benefits as well.

Alicia McAuley

Why advanced maternal age could make you a better mom

Why advanced maternal age could make you a better mom

Women who wait until later in life to get pregnant are likely to have kids with fewer emotional and behavioural problems.

Jill Buchner

Ovulation calculator: Here's how to predict if you're ovulating

Ovulation calculator: Here's how to predict if you're ovulating

What happens when you ovulate and what are your most fertile days? An ovulation calculator can help you predict the best days to conceive.

Today's Parent

13 things you should never say to a mom who had a C-section

13 things you should never say to a mom who had a C-section

“All that matters is you had a healthy baby.” Uh, no.

Kristen Thompson

Pregnancy perks: The health benefits for mom

Pregnancy perks: The health benefits for mom

Pregnancy comes with some surprising health benefits for moms.

Erin Phelan

8 thoughtful gifts for labour and delivery nurses

8 thoughtful gifts for labour and delivery nurses

Give an extra thanks with one of these gifts for labour and delivery nurses.

Emily Rivas

10 best fertility apps

Getting pregnant

10 best fertility apps

For the efficient parents-to-be or the proactive adult, we have you covered in the baby making (or not) app department.

Juliana Bannon

Ever since my first son was stillborn, I don’t trust my body

Ever since my first son was stillborn, I don’t trust my body

Now in my third pregnancy, I’ve never felt carefree or had that elusive “glow.” What if I make it through without enjoying it only to lose this baby, too?

Daniela Payne

#ThisIsMyLife: 8 things NOT to say to a woman in labour

#ThisIsMyLife: 8 things NOT to say to a woman in labour

Stop talking. Please, just stop.

Leah Rumack

New guidelines encourage fewer medical interventions in low-risk pregnancies

New guidelines encourage fewer medical interventions in low-risk pregnancies

New U.S. guidelines advise doctors to avoid early hospital admittance and unnecessary medical interventions for women with low-risk pregnancies.

Jill Buchner

How to relieve Braxton-Hicks contractions

How to relieve Braxton-Hicks contractions

Are you experiencing painful "practice" contractions? Read on for helpful tips on easing Braxton-Hicks contractions at home.

Today's Parent

Could taking Aspirin help you get pregnant?

Could taking Aspirin help you get pregnant?

A new study suggests taking baby Aspirin could increase the chance of having a baby among women who have systemic inflammation.

Jill Buchner

11 baby names inspired by literature

11 baby names inspired by literature

Looking for the perfect name for your future bookworm? We've rounded up the sweetest baby names from classic books and plays.

Alyssa Ashton

This mom created preemie milestone cards and they're adorable

This mom created preemie milestone cards and they're adorable

Designed like other baby cards, these preemie milestone cards were made to help parents in the NICU celebrate their little one's tiny victories.

Emily Rivas