Pregnancy

Being pregnant

Find out what you need to know about being pregnant, including common symptoms, how to manage your health, and what to expect week by week.

The Truth About Losing Your Mucus Plug (It's Not What You Think)

The Truth About Losing Your Mucus Plug (It's Not What You Think)

Lost your mucus plug? Here’s what it looks like, what it means for labour and when to call your provider.

Gurpreet Virdi-Bains

Why Pregnant Women Have Such Vivid Dreams and Nightmares

Why Pregnant Women Have Such Vivid Dreams and Nightmares

Pregnant and having vivid dreams or nightmares? Learn why they happen, what common themes mean and tips for getting better sleep.

Courtney Leiva

The 15 Most Dangerous Baby Products

The 15 Most Dangerous Baby Products

Lots of popular baby gear items can pose a safety threat, especially if used incorrectly. Do you own any of these items?

Vanessa Milne

Protein Powders For Pregnancy

Protein Powders For Pregnancy

We chatted with health experts to uncover the best protein powder for pregnancy. And guess what? These are tasty, too!

Elizabeth Kadar

When To Worry About Swollen Feet And Ankles

Pregnancy health

When To Worry About Swollen Feet And Ankles

Swollen feet and ankles are normal during pregnancy, but can sometimes signal more serious problems. Learn what to look for, and how to keep edema in check.

Karen Robock

Why More Women Are Choosing Motherhood After 40 And Loving It

Why More Women Are Choosing Motherhood After 40 And Loving It

Thanks to shifting priorities, greater financial stability and medical advances, having a baby after 40 has some definite advantages.

Jennifer Cox

What Early Pregnancy Symptoms Really Feel Like

What Early Pregnancy Symptoms Really Feel Like

Courtney Leiva

How To Get Rid Of Heartburn Fast During Pregnancy

How To Get Rid Of Heartburn Fast During Pregnancy

Find relief for pregnancy heartburn. Learn causes, safe home remedies, and when to talk to your doctor about treatment options.

Courtney Leiva

What is Rubella? How to Recognize the Symptoms

What is Rubella? How to Recognize the Symptoms

Arm yourself with expert information on everything you need to know about rubella, a once common childhood illness that can be prevented by a vaccine.

Risa Kerslake

Subchronic Bleeding: What You Need to Know

Subchronic Bleeding: What You Need to Know

Bleeding during your first few months of pregnancy? Before you panic, give this a read.

Stephanie Anderson Witmer

92-Year-Old Woman Pregnant: Strange but True

92-Year-Old Woman Pregnant: Strange but True

All about the rare occurrence is a condition called Lithopedion, affectionately known as a “stone baby.”

Courtney Leiva

Cramping 10 Weeks Pregnant: Normal or Concerning?

Cramping 10 Weeks Pregnant: Normal or Concerning?

While mild cramps are common in the initial four weeks of pregnancy, they can intensify in week 10 and until your due date arrives.

Courtney Leiva

Preterm Birth: How a Test Can Predict If You’re At Risk

Preterm Birth: How a Test Can Predict If You’re At Risk

Dr. Barbi Phelps-Sandall

Effective Breech Baby Sleeping Positions To Help Baby Turn

Effective Breech Baby Sleeping Positions To Help Baby Turn

Information to help you turn your breech baby while still getting a restful sleep.

Courtney Leiva

The Best Protein Shakes During Pregnancy

The Best Protein Shakes During Pregnancy

Courtney Leiva

When Can Your Partner Feel Your Baby Move? A Parent's Guide

When Can Your Partner Feel Your Baby Move? A Parent's Guide

When your partner should feel these tiny kicks and flutters, and why it’s important to monitor fetal movement carefully until your due date arrives.

Courtney Leiva

Is It Gas or Baby Kicks? When Can You Feel Baby Move

Is It Gas or Baby Kicks? When Can You Feel Baby Move

How to know whether those flutters you’re feeling are your baby’s first kicks or pregnancy gas.

Courtney Leiva

Can You Get Pregnant with PCOS?

Can You Get Pregnant with PCOS?

Courtney Leiva

12 Maternity Sweater Dresses We Love Right Now

12 Maternity Sweater Dresses We Love Right Now

We found all the best maternity sweater dress options on the market for a cozy, stylish bump.

Courtney Leiva

9 Best Maternity Formal Dresses for Every Occasion

9 Best Maternity Formal Dresses for Every Occasion

We found, tested and tried all the best maternity formal dresses on the market to keep your bump growing in style.

Heather Taylor-Singh