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.

Important precautions for a healthy pregnancy

Pregnancy health

Important precautions for a healthy pregnancy

Your guide to keeping baby happy and healthy while in the womb.

Wendy Haaf

Tips for documenting your pregnancy

Tips for documenting your pregnancy

Baby keepsakes are fairly common, so blogger Monica Reyes shares some pregnancy-related keepsakes that she's putting together.

Monica Reyes

New baby, reluctant sibling

New baby, reluctant sibling

Linda Bream, psychologist

When to consult a genetic counsellor

When to consult a genetic counsellor

Thinking about talking to a genetic counsellor? Here's what to consider.

Camilla Cornell

Pregnancy: Carrying and delivering multiples

Pregnancy: Carrying and delivering multiples

Expecting twins, triplets or more? Here's what you need to know about expecting multiples.

Tracy Chappell

The super 7 power foods

The super 7 power foods

We went on a culinary crusade to find the foods that will fight for your family's health with vitamins, minerals, fibre and essential fatty acids.

Madeleine Greey

Pregnancy pampering: Because I’m worth it!

Pregnancy pampering: Because I’m worth it!

The finish line of your pregnancy is near, indulge in some pampering, you deserve it.

Karen Robock

Do I need to get special travel insurance while pregnant?

Do I need to get special travel insurance while pregnant?

We asked the expert what you need to know about insurance when it comes to travelling while pregnant.

Michelle Spencer-Arsenault, Manulife Financial

Baby Shower Idea: Raindrop Theme

Baby Shower Idea: Raindrop Theme

Using these raindrop-themed baby shower ideas to throw a party for a mom-to-be is as easy as pie.

Emily Piccinin

Raindrop-themed baby shower decor ideas

Raindrop-themed baby shower decor ideas

These decor ideas are perfect for your indoor rain day baby shower!

Emily Piccinin

Maternity leave around the world

Maternity leave around the world

Find out how new moms (and dads) fare on a global scale when it comes to taking time off work to have a baby.

Dawn Calleja

The "nesting" period: Preparing the nursery

The "nesting" period: Preparing the nursery

This week Karen is busy cleaning her house from top to bottom and starting to organize the nursery.

Karen Robock

What is placenta previa?

What is placenta previa?

Actress Tori Spelling brought this potentially life-threatening pregnancy condition into the spotlight when it left her bedridden during her fourth pregnancy.

Today's Parent

Pregnancy: 4 talks to have with your partner now

Pregnancy: 4 talks to have with your partner now

Communication is key. Here are four conversations to have with your partner before your new bundle of joy arrives.

Amy Stuart

5 Ways To Beat The Heat While Pregnant

5 Ways To Beat The Heat While Pregnant

Summer heat is notoriously uncomfortable for pregnant women, and poses some unique risks. Stay cool all season long with these editor-approved tips.

Karen Robock

6 things nobody tells you about pregnancy

6 things nobody tells you about pregnancy

Karen is amazed by everything she’s learning about her body and herself—that wasn’t covered in her baby books.

Karen Robock

Healthy pregnancy: Essential vitamins and supplements

Healthy pregnancy: Essential vitamins and supplements

Get to know the essential vitamins and supplements that are key to a healthy nine months.

Today's Parent

Is it safe to visit your dentist while pregnant?

Is it safe to visit your dentist while pregnant?

Worried about potential harm to their baby, many moms-to-be skip dental visits. But not going to the dentist while pregnant could be even more dangerous.

Wendy Haaf

Babymoon: Taking a pre-baby vacation

Babymoon: Taking a pre-baby vacation

Blogger Karen thinks that taking a vacation before the baby arrives may be one of the best things you can do as a couple.

Karen Robock

Bringing baby home: Surprises, challenges and joys

Bringing baby home: Surprises, challenges and joys

There are a variety of challenges new parents must overcome after bringing baby home—but there's also room for joy.

Roma Kojima