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.

Plus-size pregnancy: What to expect

Plus-size pregnancy: What to expect

Being plus-sized can bring many challenges to your pregnancy.

Rosemary Counter

Tara's story: Facing secondary infertility

Tara's story: Facing secondary infertility

Tara conceived twins naturally, so she never imagined she'd have trouble getting pregnant again. Then she found out she had secondary infertility.

Today's Parent

Why you're having weird pregnancy dreams

Why you're having weird pregnancy dreams

Having vivid pregnancy dreams when you're expecting is totally normal. Here's what's really going on.

Janette Platana

Study: Coffee intake before conception linked to miscarriage

Study: Coffee intake before conception linked to miscarriage

A new study links caffeine—for both women AND their male partners—with an increased risk of early pregnancy loss.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

5 ways to avoid an unnecessary C-section

5 ways to avoid an unnecessary C-section

An unnecessary C-section can put both mothers and babies at risk and can make for a longer, more painful recovery. Here are some ways to avoid this major surgery.

Lisa Murphy

Study: Allowing women to labour longer can cut C-section rate

Study: Allowing women to labour longer can cut C-section rate

A new study says giving women one extra hour in the second stage of labour can help them avoid unnecessary C-sections.

Kalli Anderson

5 most embarrassing pregnancy symptoms

5 most embarrassing pregnancy symptoms

The good news is that you're pregnant. The bad news? You'll encounter some pretty embarrassing pregnancy symptoms. Here's how to deal with them.

Lisa van de Geyn

New study: Antibiotic use during pregnancy may affect baby's gut health

New study: Antibiotic use during pregnancy may affect baby's gut health

A new study shows a link between antibiotic use in pregnant mice and their babies' gut health.

Susannah Benady

10 Irish baby names

10 Irish baby names

Check out our favourite Irish baby names—just in time for St. Patrick's Day.

Emily Rivas

Medical discovery: Why multiple miscarriages happen

Medical discovery: Why multiple miscarriages happen

Scientists think a lack of stem cells in the womb's lining might explain why some women have multiple miscarriages.

Kim Shiffman

Are pregnancy cravings safe?

Are pregnancy cravings safe?

Emergency food cravings are common among expectant mothers. But which ones are safe to indulge in during pregnancy?

Ellen Desjardins, MHSc, RD, Public Health Nutritionist

How to cope with pregnancy fatigue

How to cope with pregnancy fatigue

Pregnancy fatigue is one of the earliest and most annoying symptoms of having a baby on bored. Is it normal to feel so tired?

Claire Gagne

Fertility treatment guide

Fertility treatment guide

From IUI to IVF to ICSI, here’s a breakdown of fertility treatments.

Wendy Haaf

Postpartum Incontinence: What To Expect

Postpartum care

Postpartum Incontinence: What To Expect

After childbirth, you may experience postpartum incontinence. Read on to learn how to restore your pelvic floor so you can sneeze safely.

Sydney Loney

10 baby shower cupcake ideas

10 baby shower cupcake ideas

Decorate your party and feed your guests with these deliciously cute baby shower cupcake ideas.

Davina Sinnatamby

Surprising news about getting pregnant after miscarriage

Surprising news about getting pregnant after miscarriage

A new study challenges the idea that couples should wait to try again.

Claire Gagne

The baby girl I almost had

The baby girl I almost had

Earlier this month, the rise in cases of the birth defect microcephaly — strongly associated with the Zika virus — was declared a public health emergency. I didn’t need anyone to tell me what it was. I was too familiar with something much like it.

Leah Rumack

5 things you should know before starting IVF

5 things you should know before starting IVF

Fertility specialist Arthur Leader outlines what you should consider before starting IVF

Art Leader

Top 25 baby girl names in Canada for 2015

Top 25 baby girl names in Canada for 2015

Your wee one can share the same name as royalty or movie stars—check out our list of the top 25 baby girl names in Canada!

Jessica Spera

Top 25 baby boy names in Canada for 2015

Top 25 baby boy names in Canada for 2015

Not sure what to name your little guy? Don't worry—we have the top baby boy names that will be sure to inspire.

Jessica Spera