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.

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

6 Natural Heartburn Remedies During Pregnancy

Pregnancy health

6 Natural Heartburn Remedies During Pregnancy

Before you reach for medications, here’s what an obstetrician, a midwife and a naturopath have to say about natural heartburn remedies during pregnancy.

Claire Gagne

Pregnant women, stop waiting for someone to offer you a seat

Pregnant women, stop waiting for someone to offer you a seat

I can’t imagine a man awkwardly avoiding eye contact with a row of subway commuters while secretly seething through his own discomfort.

Jessica Pollack

Taking too much folic acid during pregnancy is risky

Pregnancy health

Taking too much folic acid during pregnancy is risky

It's super easy to consume too much folic acid—and that's not a good thing. Here's why it's important to watch your folic acid intake during pregnancy.

Rosie Schwartz, RD, FDC

12 adorable baby shower invitations

12 adorable baby shower invitations

We searched for all the cute baby shower invitations so you don't have to! From free and premium e-cards to classy paper ones, we've got your theme covered.

Andrea Karr

Is It Safe to Use an At-Home Fetal Doppler?

Pregnancy health

Is It Safe to Use an At-Home Fetal Doppler?

Over-the-counter fetal heart monitors allow you to listen to your baby’s heartbeat when you’re pregnant. But is an at-home fetal Doppler safe for your baby?

Kate Daley

What kinds of fish are safe to eat during pregnancy?

Pregnancy health

What kinds of fish are safe to eat during pregnancy?

New U.S. guidelines encourage pregnant women to eat even more fish than before, but many are concerned about mercury. Here's what you need to know.

Cara Rosenbloom

12 totally memorable ideas for your pregnancy announcement

12 totally memorable ideas for your pregnancy announcement

From telling your partner to your social media circle, here are some cute and classic pregnancy announcement ideas to share the big news.

Alexandra Donaldson

Cloth vs. disposable diapers: Find out which will work best for your family

Cloth vs. disposable diapers: Find out which will work best for your family

Having the great cloth vs. disposable diapers debate in your home? Here's everything you need to know to make the right decision for your family.

Today's Parent

Your pregnancy: The first trimester

Your pregnancy: The first trimester

All your questions about the first trimester answered—and what to expect with all those *lovely* pregnancy symptoms, tests and more.

Today's Parent

Your Pregnancy: The Second Trimester

Your Pregnancy: The Second Trimester

All your questions answered about the second trimester — most people’s fave — and what to expect with all those annoying pregnancy symptoms.

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8 Reasons Why Being Pregnant in the Summer is Actually The Best

8 Reasons Why Being Pregnant in the Summer is Actually The Best

It's been hard to bask in the magic of my second pregnancy, chafed thighs and all. But there's actually tons to love about expecting in the summer!

Jessica Pollack

Your pregnancy: The third trimester

Your pregnancy: The third trimester

All of your questions about your long awaited third trimester — and those never-ending pregnancy symptoms—finally answered.

Today's Parent

14 absolutely ridiculous pregnancy stock photos

14 absolutely ridiculous pregnancy stock photos

There's the good, the bad and the downright rotten when it comes to stock images. Check out our favourite weird pregnancy photos.

Amy Valm

No, you shouldn’t try intermittent fasting while pregnant. Here’s why.

Pregnancy health

No, you shouldn’t try intermittent fasting while pregnant. Here’s why.

Intermittent fasting is a popular weight-loss method, but it's definitely not appropriate when you’re pregnant. Here’s why.

Amanda Larkin

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Sign up for our week-by-week pregnancy newsletter

Get weekly newsletters for info about your baby’s development, how you’ll be feeling, what to expect next, and promotions.

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Would you invite 50 of your closest friends to your ultrasound?

Would you invite 50 of your closest friends to your ultrasound?

In the age of Instagram, 3D ultrasounds fit seamlessly among adorable pregnancy and birth announcements—but they're also becoming party central.

Rosemary Counter

6 Ways to Manage Morning Sickness at Night

6 Ways to Manage Morning Sickness at Night

Thought pregnancy-related nausea was just a morning thing? Alas, many women feel the effects at night. Here are steps to curb pregnancy nausea at night.

Kara Aaserud

10 Diaper Bags That Don't Look Like Diaper Bags

10 Diaper Bags That Don't Look Like Diaper Bags

When you’ve got little kids, you definitely need a durable carryall—but that shouldn’t limit you to diaper bags that scream “I’m a mom.”

Amanda Naccarato

20 unique baby names inspired by nature

20 unique baby names inspired by nature

Kevin John Siazon