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.

7 baby name trends for 2018

7 baby name trends for 2018

From Norse gods to the mother of dragons to the spawn of Satan, here are the top baby name trends for 2018, according to baby name wizard Laura Wattenberg.

Christine Chua

10 baby names that will make a comeback in 2018

10 baby names that will make a comeback in 2018

Go ahead and call it a comeback: These baby names from yesteryear are climbing up the charts.

Courtney Shea

How to make your pregnancy cravings healthier

How to make your pregnancy cravings healthier

You're eating for two so that means you can eat as much ice cream as you want, right? Nope! Follow these tips to make your pregnancy cravings healthier.

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Top 20 baby names in Ontario for 2017

Top 20 baby names in Ontario for 2017

The results of Ontario's top baby names are out. You might be surprised to learn which monikers are making a comeback and why.

Katie Dupuis

Everything you need to know about your placenta

Pregnancy health

Everything you need to know about your placenta

Did you know your placenta feeds your baby and removes its waste? Here's everything your placenta does during pregnancy, plus a few rare complications.

Trisha Estabrooks

Prenatal yoga: Butterfly pose

Prenatal yoga: Butterfly pose

Relax, meditate and improve your flexibility with this prenatal yoga pose that’s totally safe for your growing baby.

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Prenatal yoga: Goddess squat

Prenatal yoga: Goddess squat

Help strengthen your muscles and prepare your body for birth with the goddess squat pose.

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Prenatal yoga: Tree pose

Prenatal yoga: Tree pose

Your centre of balance is thrown off when you’re pregnant, which can make practising balance important but tricky. Here’s how to do tree pose safely.

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Prenatal yoga: Warrior pose

Prenatal yoga: Warrior pose

This modified warrior pose is great to practice during pregnancy and helps to open up the hips.

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Prenatal yoga: Sun Salutations

Prenatal yoga: Sun Salutations

You won’t want to do an upward-facing dog or cobra pose during pregnancy, so here’s how to safely modify your sun salutation.

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Best sleeping positions during pregnancy

Best sleeping positions during pregnancy

Did you know some sleeping positions are safer than others during pregnancy? Finding a comfy position can also help you snooze longer.

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14 celebrities reveal the stories behind their baby names

14 celebrities reveal the stories behind their baby names

From finding inspiration in the delivery room to having Ellen DeGeneres name the baby, here’s how 14 celebrities found the perfect baby names.

Simona Catalano

What to expect if your baby is in the breech position

What to expect if your baby is in the breech position

Do you have a breech baby? We’ll walk you through the types of breech, the different ways of turning your baby and your options for a breech birth.

Erin Phelan

We need to stop discriminating against plus-size pregnant women

Pregnancy health

We need to stop discriminating against plus-size pregnant women

Women who are overweight or obese are facing discrimination from healthcare providers who should be helping them have healthy pregnancies.

Raina Delisle

How to manage pregnancy heartburn (including which foods to avoid)

Pregnancy health

How to manage pregnancy heartburn (including which foods to avoid)

Heartburn during pregnancy is uncomfortable, but generally isn’t serious. Here’s how to prevent heartburn—and how to treat it when you do get it.

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A new blood test could predict miscarriage and premature birth

Pregnancy health

A new blood test could predict miscarriage and premature birth

A groundbreaking new test promises to determine a woman’s chance of miscarriage and premature birth with “high reliability.” Here's what you need to know.

Claire Sibonney

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy may be linked to ADHD, but you should still take it

Pregnancy health

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy may be linked to ADHD, but you should still take it

A new study links acetaminophen with an increased risk of having your child diagnosed with ADHD down the line. Here's why you shouldn't worry.

Kevin John Siazon

Umbilical cord blood donations save lives

Pregnancy health

Umbilical cord blood donations save lives

The Give Life Twice campaign encourages new moms to donate cord blood.

Emily Rivas

How to deal with headaches during pregnancy

Pregnancy health

How to deal with headaches during pregnancy

Headaches during pregnancy are painful and unfortunately quite common. Here’s what causes them and how you can safely deal with the pain.

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Why you shouldn’t worry too much about pregnancy hernias

Pregnancy health

Why you shouldn’t worry too much about pregnancy hernias

If you notice a bulge by your belly button or in your groin during or after pregnancy, don’t panic. Read on to learn more about pregnancy hernias.

Katie Dupuis