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.

9 things your baby doesn’t really need in the first year

9 things your baby doesn’t really need in the first year

It’s exciting to buy stuff for your new baby, but you can save a whack of cash by skipping some unnecessary items.

Claire Gagne

Everything you need to know about NIPT: non-invasive prenatal testing

Pregnancy health

Everything you need to know about NIPT: non-invasive prenatal testing

You’ve heard of NIPT or the Harmony test, but you’re not sure how much it costs, who gets it, and when. Here’s what you should know.

Rachel Heinrichs

8 things to love about being pregnant

8 things to love about being pregnant

From finally reaching your #hairgoals to being able to blame every mistake on pregnancy brain, there are plenty of things to love about being pregnant.

Maria Lianos-Carbone

What gestational diabetes is and how to manage it

What gestational diabetes is and how to manage it

Gestational diabetes is common—and often comes with no warning signs. While counting carbs isn’t fun, the disease can be managed for a healthy pregnancy.

Shandley McMurray

Why you need folic acid during—and before—pregnancy

Pregnancy health

Why you need folic acid during—and before—pregnancy

Supplementing with folic acid is a must in pregnancy—and even before you're pregnant. Here's what you need to know about folic acid for pregnancy.

Emily Senger

How to host a virtual baby shower

How to host a virtual baby shower

Cara offers some tips on how to successfully throw a virtual baby shower.

Cara Waterfall

Your pregnancy: 3 weeks

Your pregnancy: 3 weeks

Things are in their early stages. You might be curious about your pregnancy and embryo development at 3 weeks pregnant and what kinds of symptoms to expect.

Today's Parent

What Is A Molar Pregnancy?

Pregnancy health

What Is A Molar Pregnancy?

Read on to learn more about the symptoms, treatment options and complications of this rare and heartbreaking condition called molar pregnancy.

Bonnie Schiedel

10 baby names making a comeback in 2020

10 baby names making a comeback in 2020

Call them old-fashioned, but these names are going to be seriously hot again in 2020 and the new decade.

Terri Coles

When I Shared my Pregnancy News, I Didn't Expect These Comments

When I Shared my Pregnancy News, I Didn't Expect These Comments

It’s not like I expect every person to act over the moon about my news. But, when everyone from your boss to the barista at Starbucks feels inclined to comment on your pregnancy, can we at least return to Kindergarten 101.

Amy Green

10 French baby names that are très adorable

10 French baby names that are très adorable

From the traditional to the newly popular, these elegant French baby names inspired by art, fashion and literature should be on your list.

Emily Rivas

Pregnancy nesting is the real deal

Pregnancy nesting is the real deal

No, you’re not a bird, but if you’re expecting, you’re probably engaging in nesting behaviours. Here’s what to expect—and how to know if it's gone too far.

Karen Robock

'Pregnancy brain' is real—and may help women become better moms

'Pregnancy brain' is real—and may help women become better moms

Researchers have found that the brain undergoes changes during pregnancy to help prepare for motherhood

Malcolm Ritter, The Associated Press

Baby name trends to watch in 2020

Baby name trends to watch in 2020

Baby name guru Laura Wattenberg reveals the significant letters, styles and pop culture references that will be inspiring baby names in 2020.

Terri Coles

The once-amazing Motherisk site is now owned by a weed company

Pregnancy health

The once-amazing Motherisk site is now owned by a weed company

Motherisk.org, which used to be a helpline run by SickKids for people who were pregnant or breastfeeding, is now run by a third-party promoting CBD oils.

Kevin John Siazon

Do you need to worry about fluoride during pregnancy?

Pregnancy health

Do you need to worry about fluoride during pregnancy?

Recent research says certain levels of fluoride during pregnancy might not be safe for your baby. Here’s what you need to know.

Arlene Karidis

15 unique baby names you’ll adore

15 unique baby names you’ll adore

If you’re looking for sweet-but-unusual name inspiration for your baby-to-be, look no further, we’ve compiled our fave unique baby names.

Today's Parent

I'm pregnant. Should I worry if I’m bleeding after sex?

Pregnancy health

I'm pregnant. Should I worry if I’m bleeding after sex?

Here are some of the most common reasons why you may be bleeding after sex during pregnancy, and when you should be concerned.

Bonnie Schiedel

What to expect at your 20-week ultrasound appointment

What to expect at your 20-week ultrasound appointment

The anatomy scan is about more than just finding out your baby’s sex. Learn what happens at your 20-week ultrasound appointment.

Kate Daley

What to expect at your 6-week ultrasound appointment

What to expect at your 6-week ultrasound appointment

Find out what you can see at your six-week ultrasound, also known as dating scan, and how to prepare for that first ultrasound appointment.

Kate Daley