Pregnancy

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Top 100 baby names in Canada for 2016

Top 100 baby names in Canada for 2016

We’ve knocked on the doors of Canada’s statistics departments to bring you the most popular baby names of 2016. Did your kid's name make the list?

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Top baby names by province for 2016

Top baby names by province for 2016

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25 most popular baby girl names in Canada for 2016

25 most popular baby girl names in Canada for 2016

Did Olivia squeeze into the #1 spot this year, or did Emma reclaim the title? Find out which baby girl names were the most popular in 2016!

Jessica Spera

25 most popular baby boy names in Canada for 2016

25 most popular baby boy names in Canada for 2016

Last year Liam was the top baby name in Canada, but was it for 2016? We went through the provincial registries to bring you the most popular baby boy names.

Jessica Spera

Top 20 baby names in New Brunswick for 2016

Top 20 baby names in New Brunswick for 2016

From Samuel to Zoey, here are the most popular baby names in New Brunswick for 2016.

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3 things your postpartum nurse wants you to know

3 things your postpartum nurse wants you to know

The first days of your baby's life are quite eventful (and exhausting!). We asked a postpartum nurse to tell us what her patients are most surprised by.

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Here’s one really easy way to lower your baby’s risk of developing childhood asthma

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Here’s one really easy way to lower your baby’s risk of developing childhood asthma

Researchers found that taking a certain supplement in the third trimester lowers the risk of the child developing childhood asthma by one-third.

Emily Rivas

Top 15 Yukon baby names for 2016

Top 15 Yukon baby names for 2016

Can you guess which two classic names topped Yukon's baby name list for 2016?

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Top 20 baby names in Manitoba for 2016

Top 20 baby names in Manitoba for 2016

Can you guess which baby names came out on top in Manitoba?

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Confession: My home birth sucked

Confession: My home birth sucked

During her home birth, this mom expected to feel coached, supported and reassured. But, mostly, she felt alone and scared.

Jen Cutts

Top 20 baby names in Newfoundland and Labrador for 2016

Top 20 baby names in Newfoundland and Labrador for 2016

From Jaxon to Sadie, here are the baby names that are most popular in this Maritime province.

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Top 20 baby names in British Columbia for 2016

Top 20 baby names in British Columbia for 2016

BC just released their top baby names for 2016. Did your little one's name make the list?

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Top 20 baby names in Saskatchewan for 2016

Top 20 baby names in Saskatchewan for 2016

Did your favourite baby name make the list? Looks like you can expect a lot of Amelias and Liams on birth announcements this year.

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Top 20 baby names in Quebec for 2016

Top 20 baby names in Quebec for 2016

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Researchers uncover a key reason why women develop depression during pregnancy

Pregnancy health

Researchers uncover a key reason why women develop depression during pregnancy

As many as one in five women struggle with depression during pregnancy. A study has found one of the causes—and how you can avoid it.

Claire Gagne

The trendiest baby name in US history is not what you think

The trendiest baby name in US history is not what you think

A biotechnologist figured out what the trendiest baby name in US history is and the results surprised us.

Davina Sinnatamby

Prenatal vitamins will make your kid smarter, says new study

Prenatal vitamins will make your kid smarter, says new study

Expecting a baby? Keep taking those prenatal vitamins—your kid will thank you for it later.

Emily Rivas

Sharing a room with baby: 8 space-saving ideas

Sharing a room with baby: 8 space-saving ideas

If you're tight on space or just want to be close to your new baby, here's how to maximize your space and make cohabiting comfortable for everyone.

Amy Valm

Why I don't want to post my baby on social media

Why I don't want to post my baby on social media

Does your baby really need to be shared on social media? Roma Kojima is completely opposed to the idea.

Roma Kojima

Why the cervix is so important during pregnancy

Why the cervix is so important during pregnancy

At your cervix: this body part is a key player during pregnancy and childbirth.

Bonnie Schiedel