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.

19 awesome feminist baby names

19 awesome feminist baby names

Grab baby name inspiration from these badas* and bold feminists who made—and are making—history.

Ariel Brewster

Confession: I had the hots for my OB/GYN

Confession: I had the hots for my OB/GYN

While there’s undoubtedly nothing sexier than chit-chatting about hemorrhoids and morning sickness, my attraction to Dr. McDreamy got awkward.

Natalie Stechyson

What pregnant people need to know about the COVID booster

Pregnancy health

What pregnant people need to know about the COVID booster

Is there a best trimester to get it? Is it OK to wait to get boosted after the baby is born? Dr. Tali Bogler answers all your pregnancy booster questions.

Today's Parent

Ontario's top baby names of 2020 have finally been released

Ontario's top baby names of 2020 have finally been released

Kevin John Siazon

Canadian experts say it’s still safe to take acetaminophen during pregnancy

Pregnancy health

Canadian experts say it’s still safe to take acetaminophen during pregnancy

The practice was called into question in September when scientists and doctors said that acetaminophen during pregnancy could alter fetal development.

Alex Mlynek

What is amniocentesis?

Pregnancy health

What is amniocentesis?

Stephanie Gray

How to respond to ridiculous comments people make when you're pregnant

How to respond to ridiculous comments people make when you're pregnant

Pregnant people don't have energy for this! If you're feeling bombarded by people's judgment, birth stories and body commentary, here's how to clap back.

Rosemary Counter

This is why I got vaccinated during my pregnancy

This is why I got vaccinated during my pregnancy

The alternative—gambling that you won’t catch COVID for those nine months—just seems much more terrifying to me.

Sarah Boesveld

These are the baby name trends to look out for in 2022

These are the baby name trends to look out for in 2022

Kevin John Siazon

Pregnancy is the eating disorder trigger that no one ever talks about

Pregnancy health

Pregnancy is the eating disorder trigger that no one ever talks about

The changes that occur during pregnancy and postpartum can make women feel like their bodies are out of control. That's when eating disorders creep in.

Raina Delisle

This is how I'm redoing my baby registry the second time around

This is how I'm redoing my baby registry the second time around

Micaela Hardy-Moffat

What to expect if your pregnancy is deemed high risk

Pregnancy health

What to expect if your pregnancy is deemed high risk

A high-risk pregnancy may mean more appointments and tests—and maybe some changes to your birth plan—but you can still have a healthy delivery and baby.

Simone Olivero

What’s the deal with blood clots during pregnancy?

Pregnancy health

What’s the deal with blood clots during pregnancy?

Lisa Kadane

Pregnant people may be eligible for the COVID vaccine earlier than we thought

Pregnant people may be eligible for the COVID vaccine earlier than we thought

In some provinces, being pregnant may move you closer to the front of the line for a COVID vaccine.

Vanessa Milne

4 ways your skin changes during pregnancy—and when to see a doc

Pregnancy health

4 ways your skin changes during pregnancy—and when to see a doc

Dr. Danny Guo

13 Non-Alcoholic Drinks Made For Celebrating

13 Non-Alcoholic Drinks Made For Celebrating

Whether you’re pregnant, sober or just want something non-boozy to drink, these refreshing wines, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks have you covered.

Simone Olivero

5 things I didn't know when I first got pregnant

5 things I didn't know when I first got pregnant

Tiffany Leigh

What to expect if you get pregnant while you're still breastfeeding

What to expect if you get pregnant while you're still breastfeeding

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Louise Gleeson

6 things to never say to an overdue pregnant person

6 things to never say to an overdue pregnant person

An overdue pregnancy can be super challenging for expecting moms. Don't make it worse by saying one of these things to an overdue friend.

Hilary Hoogsteen

You're not weird if you hate being pregnant

You're not weird if you hate being pregnant

No glow? No worries! Disliking this “magical time” is actually more common than you think. Here's what you need to know if you hate being pregnant.

Elizabeth Bromstein