One Caesarean section doesn’t have to lead to another. Here's why you may want to try for a VBAC.

Why try for a VBAC?

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C-section

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.

Pregnancy

Nobody wants to be the pregnant lady who leaves a puddle in the produce aisle. Here’s what it’s really like when your water breaks.

What to expect when your water breaks

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Subscribe to Today’s Parent’s baby newsletter and find out what to expect for every stage and milestone, from birth to two years.

WATCH BABY GROW!

Labour and delivery

The very idea of bed rest during pregnancy seems so retro, yet it's still routinely prescribed for a smorgasbord of complications. So, does it work?

Is bed rest during pregnancy a crock?

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Celebrate the mom-to-be with these super fun baby shower games.

11 baby shower games

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Baby showers

Looking for unique baby shower ideas? Check out our suggestions for themes, menus, baby shower games, etiquette, planning a baby shower, and much more.

Persistent and worsening mood changes may not be a normal part of pregnancy. If you're concerned, seek help.

Anxiety during pregnancy

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Maternal health

We’ve put together five essential exercises for pregnancy to help you shoulder the physical challenges and the first few years thereafter.

5 essential exercises for pregnancy

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Family fitness

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family health

Here's what happens if your baby is breech and your due date is approaching fast.

What you need to know about breech birth

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What are the signs of labour? What’s a c-section like? And what if your home birth doesn’t go to plan? Learn what you need to know about giving birth

Giving birth

Your guide to keeping baby happy and healthy while in the womb.

Important precautions for a healthy pregnancy

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Answers to all of your questions around pregnancy health, from weight gain and diet to pregnancy bleeding, swelling, and what medications are safe to take. 

Pregnancy health

Baby keepsakes are fairly common, so blogger Monica Reyes shares some pregnancy-related keepsakes that she's putting together.

Tips for documenting your pregnancy

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New mom

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Being pregnant

Thinking about talking to a genetic counsellor? Here's what to consider.

When to consult a genetic counsellor

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Expecting twins, triplets or more? Here's what you need to know about expecting multiples.

Pregnancy: Carrying and delivering multiples

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What to expect if you need to be induced.

What happens when your labour is induced

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One in four pregnancies end in miscarriage, but the subject is largely left out of conversation. Here, three women share their stories of miscarriage and pregnancy loss.

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Miscarriage

We went on a culinary crusade to find the foods that will fight for your family's health with vitamins, minerals, fibre and essential fatty acids.

The super 7 power foods

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Nutrition

The finish line of your pregnancy is near, indulge in some pampering, you deserve it.

Pregnancy pampering: Because I’m worth it!

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New research says women should cut out canned tuna completely during pregnancy, while other health organizations say it’s fine in moderation.

Is canned tuna during pregnancy safe?

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Michelle Spencer-Arsenault, Manulife Financial

We asked the expert what you need to know about insurance when it comes to travelling while pregnant.

Do I need to get special travel insurance while pregnant?

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Steps and Stages

Using these raindrop&#x2d;themed baby shower ideas to throw a party for a mom&#x2d;to&#x2d;be is as easy as pie.

Baby Shower Idea: Raindrop Theme

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These decor ideas are perfect for your indoor rain day baby shower!

Raindrop-themed baby shower decor ideas

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