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.

I took antidepressants while pregnant and it saved my life

I took antidepressants while pregnant and it saved my life

Despite the findings of a recent study, Lisa Van de Geyn weighs in on why her pregnancy couldn't have been successful without antidepressants.

Lisa van de Geyn

10 sweet unisex baby names

10 sweet unisex baby names

Unisex baby names are gaining popularity. Here are a few of our faves.

Candace Alper

14 must-have first books for babies

14 must-have first books for babies

Build your little one's library with these timeless first books for babies.

Emily Piccinin

Two thousand photos, one awesome pregnancy journey

Two thousand photos, one awesome pregnancy journey

How many photos does it take to document a pregnancy? Watch one family's journey in this time-lapse pregnancy journal.

Davina Sinnatamby

Prenatal anxiety: Tips and treatment

Prenatal anxiety: Tips and treatment

While some prenatal anxiety is normal when expecting, excessive worry can indicate a need for treatment.

Katie Dupuis

Breastfeeding and pumping primer

Breastfeeding and pumping primer

Expressing breastmilk with a pump is a skill that can take some time to learn.

Alex Mlynek

Pregnancies from hell: An incompetent cervix

Pregnancies from hell: An incompetent cervix

Due to an incompetent cervix, Tracy had to endure weeks of keeping her feet above her head in the hopes that gravity would keep the baby in place.

Ellie Tucker

Will I be able to have a VBAC?

Will I be able to have a VBAC?

Here are some questions to ask yourself before you try for a VBAC.

Wendy Haaf

How your hair is different during pregnancy

How your hair is different during pregnancy

From luscious locks to belly fuzz: how your hair is different during pregnancy.

Karen Robock

How to swaddle your baby: Step-by-step instructions

How to swaddle your baby: Step-by-step instructions

Swaddling can help your newborn sleep longer and cry less—two things parents definitely want. Here's how swaddle your baby safely.

Today's Parent staff

Elsie, Edie, Evelyn—the newest baby name trend

Elsie, Edie, Evelyn—the newest baby name trend

If you're expecting a baby girl, then there's a baby name trend you need to know about.

Alyssa Ashton

The truth about stretch marks

The truth about stretch marks

Stretch marks don’t mean you can’t have smooth skin. But whether you love ’em or hate ’em, you should still wear them with pride.

Lisa van de Geyn

The bedrest survival guide: 7 tips to help you through

The bedrest survival guide: 7 tips to help you through

Bedrest is tough. Read on for one moms tips to help get through the weeks ahead .

Jack Hourigan

Kim Kardashian: Pregnancy is the worst experience of my life

Kim Kardashian: Pregnancy is the worst experience of my life

Kim Kardashian pregnancy rant! The reality TV star shares why, unlike most women, she loathes being pregnant.

Haley Overland

Moving when pregnant: 8 ways to make it easier

Moving when pregnant: 8 ways to make it easier

Moving is always stressful, but moving when pregnant is extra stressful. But you can make it easier with these tips.

Annabel Fitzsimmons

The Best White Noise Machines for Babies 2023

The Best White Noise Machines for Babies 2023

Many parents rely on white noise for baby sleep assistance. Here's what experts say to look for, and which machines are best.

Kalli Anderson

Why (and how) to drive with a Baby on Board sign

Why (and how) to drive with a Baby on Board sign

Citynews reporter Galit Solomon discusses the dos and don'ts of driving with a "Baby on Board!" sign.

Galit Solomon

7 best gender reveal videos

7 best gender reveal videos

It's a...watch these adorable gender reveal videos to find out.

Ashley Metzger

Babyproofing: Should you do it?

Baby development

Babyproofing: Should you do it?

Is babyproofing your home as necessary as the parenting police make it out to be?

Carolyn Morris

The truth about swaddling

The truth about swaddling

Is swaddling good for your baby? Expert opinions are ever-changing. We sort through the research.

Lisa van de Geyn