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Top 20 baby names in Nova Scotia for 2017

Top 20 baby names in Nova Scotia for 2017

What does the east coast province of Nova Scotia have in store for top baby names? Read on to find out which names came out on top.

Katie Dupuis

Can pregnant women drink coffee?

Can pregnant women drink coffee?

How much caffeine can you have while pregnant, if any? Here's how to safely get your caffeine fix without going overboard.

Cara Smusiak

What causes leg cramps during pregnancy—and how to relieve the pain

Pregnancy health

What causes leg cramps during pregnancy—and how to relieve the pain

Leg cramps at night are quite common during pregnancy—just one of the many fun symptoms women experience when expecting. Here's how to ease the pain.

Today's Parent

What To Eat While Pregnant: Food Guide And Cheat Sheet

What To Eat While Pregnant: Food Guide And Cheat Sheet

From tuna and soft cheeses to caffeine and deli meats, here’s exactly what’s safe to eat and what you need to eat while you’re pregnant.

Cara Smusiak

Which over-the-counter medications are safe during pregnancy?

Which over-the-counter medications are safe during pregnancy?

Whether you have a headache or a cough, here's what you need to know about taking Tylenol, Advil, and other over-the-counter medications during pregnancy.

Lola Augustine Brown

Can a maternity belt solve your pregnancy pains?

Can a maternity belt solve your pregnancy pains?

Pregnancy support belts and postpartum wraps claim to ease pregnancy pains and help you heal. But do they really work? We asked the experts.

Claire Gagne

9 baby names that are banned around the world

9 baby names that are banned around the world

Parents are choosing more and more unique baby names. But some countries have drawn the line, and banned these “weird” baby names.

Courtney Shea

Why celebrities delay announcing their baby’s name

Why celebrities delay announcing their baby’s name

Kim and Kanye aren’t the only parents taking a post-pregnancy pause between confirming their baby’s arrival and revealing the name.

Courtney Shea

What the h*ll is lightning crotch?

What the h*ll is lightning crotch?

A sudden jolt of pain down there during pregnancy might take a mom-to-be by surprise. Here's everything you need to know about "lightning crotch."

Karen Robock

What is peripartum cardiomyopathy?

Pregnancy health

What is peripartum cardiomyopathy?

Symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath are common in pregnancy, but seek medical attention if they're severe. It could be peripartum cardiomyopathy.

Alex Mlynek

Top 20 baby names in Saskatchewan for 2017

Top 20 baby names in Saskatchewan for 2017

The top baby names in the prairies are in and there are a few newcomers that are Saskatchewan-exclusive this year.

Katie Dupuis

Doctor questions effectiveness of morning sickness drug Diclectin

Pregnancy health

Doctor questions effectiveness of morning sickness drug Diclectin

Thousands of pregnant women take Diclectin every year in Canada for their morning sickness. It might not actually work.

Sheryl Ubelacker, The Canadian Press

Top 20 baby names in New Brunswick for 2017

Top 20 baby names in New Brunswick for 2017

Here's the top baby names in the east coast province of New Brunswick. How does your little one's moniker stack up?

Katie Dupuis

Why it's important to take prenatal vitamins—even before you’re pregnant

Pregnancy health

Why it's important to take prenatal vitamins—even before you’re pregnant

We asked experts everything you need to know about prenatal vitamins—when to start, what’s in them, and whether you really need them. (Hint: You do.)

Andrea Karr

Top 27 baby names in Prince Edward Island for 2017

Top 27 baby names in Prince Edward Island for 2017

Move over, Anne, there's a new 'A' name on this list. How does your babe rank on this list of top baby names in Prince Edward Island?

Katie Dupuis

Top 20 baby names in Manitoba for 2017

Top 20 baby names in Manitoba for 2017

Here are Manitoba's top baby namest. Surprise, surprise, there are some familiar monikers on it.

Katie Dupuis

Mental health problems during pregnancy are more common than you think

Pregnancy health

Mental health problems during pregnancy are more common than you think

Pregnancy isn't always joyous: New research shows that one in four women struggles with some sort of mental health problem while they're expecting.

Jill Buchner

What you need to know about placental abruption

Pregnancy health

What you need to know about placental abruption

Placental abruption is a rare but serious pregnancy condition. Here's what you need to know about the symptoms, causes and treatment.

Today's Parent

12 Awesome Baby Products Under $10

12 Awesome Baby Products Under $10

We love these affordable baby products under $10 as essentials and gifts. Stock up for your nursery or add them to your registry.

Ariel Brewster

The most popular baby shower themes for 2018 are so cute

The most popular baby shower themes for 2018 are so cute

Pinterest unveiled what the top baby shower trends will be for 2018 and they are beautiful. We've come a long way from blue, pink and duckies.

Amy Valm