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.

Doulas: Choosing the right one for you

Doulas: Choosing the right one for you

Tenille is seeking an experienced doula to help with her birth experience.

Tenille Bonoguore

Shortened cervix: Concerns for second trimester

Shortened cervix: Concerns for second trimester

Tenille receives a chilling reminder that making it to the second trimester doesn't mean you're safe from risk.

Tenille Bonoguore

Welcome baby Isaac!

Welcome baby Isaac!

Our former Pregnant Pause blogger, Cara Waterfall, gave birth to a healthy baby boy in France!

Today's Parent staff

Why blended families can be best

Why blended families can be best

Our new Pregnant Pause blogger, Tenille Bonoguore, introduces her blended family, and opens up about her experience with IVF and pregnancy with twins.

Tenille Bonoguore

Society's trouble with twins

Society's trouble with twins

Recent news stories make it sound like twins aren't twice the blessing, but an extra hassle. Our new Pregnant Pause blogger tackles these hot topics.

Tenille Bonoguore

The art of procrastination during pregnancy

The art of procrastination during pregnancy

In the third trimester, Cara has become a first-class procrastinator, but with the help of her mother and a new philosophy, she has been able to see the bright side of taking her time.

Cara Waterfall

Must-do indulgences before baby arrives

Must-do indulgences before baby arrives

Cara shares a list of self-indulgent things that she plans to do before her baby arrives.

Cara Waterfall

The perils of giving birth overseas

The perils of giving birth overseas

As a Canadian who is giving birth in Paris while being a permanent resident of Abidjan, Cara considers what all of this paperwork ultimately means for her baby.

Cara Waterfall

Pregnant in West Africa: End-of-year reflections

Pregnant in West Africa: End-of-year reflections

As 2012 comes to a close, Cara reflects some of her life choices as Abidjan readies itself for Christmas.

Cara Waterfall

Baby name trends for 2013

Baby name trends for 2013

Our experts forecast upcoming baby name trends.

Laura Grande

Motherhood lessons from the garden

Motherhood lessons from the garden

While trying to impose order on her garden, Cara realizes it’s a series of experiments that could lead to some mistakes — much like motherhood.

Cara Waterfall

Women's equality: Tradition vs. modern times

Women's equality: Tradition vs. modern times

Cara Waterfall

My favourite online pregnancy resources

My favourite online pregnancy resources

Cara shares her favourite Internet pregnancy resources—and wonders where other moms-to-be are going for information.

Cara Waterfall

Top Baby Names in Canada 2012

Top Baby Names in Canada 2012

Find out where your baby's name ranked this year with Today's Parent's list of Top Baby Names in Canada for 2012!

davegrant

Pregnant overseas: The art of staying in touch

Pregnant overseas: The art of staying in touch

Cara Waterfall

The waiting game...

The waiting game...

Cara Waterfall

Learning about maternal instincts

Learning about maternal instincts

Cara Waterfall

Did you receive a family memento when you were pregnant?

Did you receive a family memento when you were pregnant?

Cara Waterfall

Leading a nomadic life

Leading a nomadic life

Cara Waterfall

How pregnancy bridges cultural differences

How pregnancy bridges cultural differences

Cara Waterfall