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.

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

The weirdest “WTF” pregnancy products

The weirdest “WTF” pregnancy products

Do you have a little one on the way? Get ready for an onslaught of strange, supposedly must-have pregnancy products pitched to expectant women.

Claire Hastings

Exercise: Myths about working out during pregnancy

Exercise: Myths about working out during pregnancy

Staying active during pregnancy is good for both you and your baby. Here are some other myths that you should consider before working out during pregnancy.

Karen Robock

Can't argue with science—chocolate is good for pregnant women!

Can't argue with science—chocolate is good for pregnant women!

That's right ladies! Growing a human entitles you to eat chocolate. Go get a cupcake, NOW!

Davina Sinnatamby

Have a uterus? Then say goodbye to alcohol—forever!

Have a uterus? Then say goodbye to alcohol—forever!

The new CDC recommendations on alcohol and pregnancy treat women as if they're stupid.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

Top 20 baby names in Saskatchewan for 2015

Top 20 baby names in Saskatchewan for 2015

There'll be tons of little Charlotte's and Noah's running around on the playgrounds this year.

Today's Parent

Zika virus fact sheet

Zika virus fact sheet

The headlines are scary and new information is spreading as rapidly as the Zika virus seems to be. We've rounded up the latest.

Claire Gagne

12 comic book-inspired baby names

12 comic book-inspired baby names

Look. Up in the sky. It's a bird. It's a plane. It's your new baby! Here are some adorable comic book-inspired baby names.

Today's Parent