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.

Could taking antibiotics during pregnancy or breastfeeding impact your child’s behaviour?

Pregnancy health

Could taking antibiotics during pregnancy or breastfeeding impact your child’s behaviour?

A study on mice found behaviour changes in infants whose mothers’ received low-dose penicillin while pregnant or lactating.

Jill Buchner

The dos and don'ts of planning a baby shower

The dos and don'ts of planning a baby shower

Whether you’ve offered or been asked to throw your favourite mama-to-be a baby shower, we’ve got the tips you need to host a fun and successful fête.

Lisa van de Geyn

Why I think 18 months of mat leave is actually pretty useless

Why I think 18 months of mat leave is actually pretty useless

Justin Trudeau's plan to extend mat leave to 18 months is great news for some parents. But once you do the math, it isn't the best choice for many families.

Heather Cleland

What you need to know before booking a prenatal massage

What you need to know before booking a prenatal massage

Getting a little TLC before baby arrives can help manage physical pain and provide moms-to-be with some mental and emotional benefits as well.

Alicia McAuley

Why advanced maternal age could make you a better mom

Why advanced maternal age could make you a better mom

Women who wait until later in life to get pregnant are likely to have kids with fewer emotional and behavioural problems.

Jill Buchner

Pregnancy perks: The health benefits for mom

Pregnancy perks: The health benefits for mom

Pregnancy comes with some surprising health benefits for moms.

Erin Phelan

Ever since my first son was stillborn, I don’t trust my body

Ever since my first son was stillborn, I don’t trust my body

Now in my third pregnancy, I’ve never felt carefree or had that elusive “glow.” What if I make it through without enjoying it only to lose this baby, too?

Daniela Payne

How to relieve Braxton-Hicks contractions

How to relieve Braxton-Hicks contractions

Are you experiencing painful "practice" contractions? Read on for helpful tips on easing Braxton-Hicks contractions at home.

Today's Parent

Cool or scary? This video of an unborn baby is fascinating

Cool or scary? This video of an unborn baby is fascinating

A new, high-tech MRI scan captures amazing video footage of an unborn baby having a dance party inside the womb.

Juliana Bannon

7 best pregnancy apps

7 best pregnancy apps

Congratulations! You're pregnant. Download one of these pregnancy apps to track your baby's health, document your bump and keep you informed week by week.

Lissa Coe

Why are we choosing such ridiculous baby names?

Why are we choosing such ridiculous baby names?

From acronyms to inside jokes, the unique baby name trend has gone too far.

Karen Pinchin

Attention pregnant women! You might want to stay away from this candy...

Attention pregnant women! You might want to stay away from this candy...

A new study says this bittersweet treat can have negative long-term effects on the development of the fetus when consumed while pregnant.

Emily Rivas

13 baby shower gifts you probably never thought of

13 baby shower gifts you probably never thought of

Burp cloths and onesies are typical baby shower gifts, but we've dug a little deeper to find out what the mom-to-be really needs.

Amy Valm

Oh, baby! The hottest baby names for 2017 are...

Oh, baby! The hottest baby names for 2017 are...

Are you looking for a unique name for your bundle of joy? We can help. We have Nameberry's list of names that are gaining the most popularity this year.

Juliana Bannon

10 Disney-inspired baby names

10 Disney-inspired baby names

"Wish I could be, part of that world." Take baby name inspiration from your favourite Disney princes, princesses and crabs!

Today's Parent

New study shows an increased risk of birth defects while taking antidepressants during pregnancy—but take it with a grain of salt

New study shows an increased risk of birth defects while taking antidepressants during pregnancy—but take it with a grain of salt

Wendy Haaf

Natural cures for common pregnancy symptoms

Natural cures for common pregnancy symptoms

A slew of uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms can be eased with some simple DIY tricks.

Erin Phelan

11 beautiful rainbow baby photos

11 beautiful rainbow baby photos

Rainbow babies are born following a miscarriage, stillbirth or after infant loss. These precious rainbow baby photos are proof of the calm after a storm.

Emily Rivas

Most popular baby names for 2016 (plus their meanings)

Most popular baby names for 2016 (plus their meanings)

Can you guess the most popular baby girl name in Canada? It means universal! We've rounded up the top baby names of 2016.

Today's Parent

Top 100 baby names in Canada for 2016

Top 100 baby names in Canada for 2016

We’ve knocked on the doors of Canada’s statistics departments to bring you the most popular baby names of 2016. Did your kid's name make the list?

Today's Parent