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.

Yes, I'm having a girl. No, I don't want pink

Yes, I'm having a girl. No, I don't want pink

As a soon-to-be mom, Monica Reyes is frustrated by the gender stereotypes we reinforce in our children.

Monica Reyes

Pregnancy: What foods to avoid

Pregnancy: What foods to avoid

While some off-limit foods when pregnant are obvious, you may be surprised by some of these no-nos.

Today's Parent

Your Guide to Newborn Sleeping Habits

Your Guide to Newborn Sleeping Habits

Safe sleep guidelines can be overwhelming for new parents. From co-sleeping to SIDS, here's how to make sure your baby sleeps soundly and safely.

Cathie Kryczka and Susan Spicer

How to throw a baby shower

How to throw a baby shower

Whether you're a shower-hosting rookie or an old pro looking for new ideas, here's how to fete any mom-to-be with style.

Liz Bruckner

Third trimester: Getting through the homestretch

Third trimester: Getting through the homestretch

Monica Reyes talks about her her last-minute preparations before baby arrives.

Monica Reyes

Breastfeeding basics: What you need to know

Breastfeeding basics: What you need to know

How often should you nurse? How do you know if the latch is right? Don’t sweat it–learning to breastfeed takes practise. Here’s how to make it easier for you and your babe.

Teresa Pitman

My unconventional baby showers

My unconventional baby showers

Soon-to-be mom Monica Reyes celebrates her upcoming arrival in non-traditional ways.

Monica Reyes

Choosing the right baby carrier

Choosing the right baby carrier

Deciding on a baby carrier can be a challenge. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.

Karen Robock

The challenge of choosing the right baby name

The challenge of choosing the right baby name

Monica Reyes reveals her process when it comes to choosing a baby name.

Monica Reyes

Post-baby body: Why am I so worried?

Post-baby body: Why am I so worried?

Monica Reyes worries about having body image issues after pregnancy.

Monica Reyes

Pregnant in the City: Our favourite CityTV reporters

Pregnant in the City: Our favourite CityTV reporters

When we heard that four CityTV reporters were expecting, we jumped at the chance to turn the tables on them and get the scoop on all things baby.

Today's Parent

Why you shouldn't ask people if they're having kids

Why you shouldn't ask people if they're having kids

First-time mom-to-be Monica Reyes opens up about her early pregnancy struggles.

Monica Reyes

Lainey Gossip's baby-name guru tells all

Lainey Gossip's baby-name guru tells all

Lainey Gossip mainstay Duana Taha dishes on baby names, from the biggest trends to the most overdone name of all.

Hayley Mick

My pregnancy must-haves

My pregnancy must-haves

Monica Reyes lists what’s her pregnancy must-haves.

Monica Reyes

Baby gifts through the generations

Baby gifts through the generations

Mom-to-be Monica Reyes receives some family heirlooms for her baby — and considers making her own handmade contributions.

Monica Reyes

Is being a mom blogger too risky?

Is being a mom blogger too risky?

Mom-to-be Monica Reyes weighs the pros and cons of publicly writing about your kids.

Monica Reyes

Sponsored: Expectant moms wardrobe road map

Sponsored: Expectant moms wardrobe road map

When it comes to buying baby clothes, think function over fashion.

Target

Twins: True beauty in tiny bundles

Twins: True beauty in tiny bundles

Former Pregnant Pause blogger Tenille Bonoguore updates us from the world of twins.

Tenille Bonoguore

How to make mom friends when you're an introvert

How to make mom friends when you're an introvert

Monica Reyes shares her struggles to make new friends with other moms-to-be.

Monica Reyes

How do I overcome my lack of maternal instincts?

How do I overcome my lack of maternal instincts?

When puppies are cuter than babies, Monica Reyes wonders if her maternal instincts will ever kick in.

Monica Reyes