Pregnancy

Giving birth

What are the signs of labour? What’s a c-section like? And what if your home birth doesn’t go to plan? Learn what you need to know about giving birth

What it's like to give birth while Black

What it's like to give birth while Black

In the States, Black women are three times more likely to die in childbirth compared to white women. In Canada, things must be better, right?

Tayo Bero, Chatelaine

Postpartum Checklist: Everything You Need for Your Postpartum Period

Postpartum care

Postpartum Checklist: Everything You Need for Your Postpartum Period

Postpartum is not easy. We’re here to help you prepare for all the physical (and mental) changes you’ll experience and create a comfortable home environment.

Courtney Leiva

Preterm Birth: How a Test Can Predict If You’re At Risk

Preterm Birth: How a Test Can Predict If You’re At Risk

Dr. Barbi Phelps-Sandall

My Surprising Journey to Surrogacy

Getting pregnant

My Surprising Journey to Surrogacy

Everyone's surrogacy journey is unique. Mine started as a quest for financial freedom, but it gifted me so much more — a bigger family, deeper connections, and a newfound purpose.

Sunshine Hanson

How I Became a Surrogate

Getting pregnant

How I Became a Surrogate

I always envisioned myself with a big family and naively assumed that having a child would be straightforward for anyone who wanted one.

Casey Bojorquez

What Is A Traumatic Birth And What Do I Do If I Had One?

What Is A Traumatic Birth And What Do I Do If I Had One?

When your baby’s arrival doesn’t go as planned, it can be hard to cope. Here’s what you need to know.

Stefanie Peachey

Expectant Dad Takes to Twitter for Labor Advice

Expectant Dad Takes to Twitter for Labor Advice

What is one thing that your partner did, said or brought to the hospital that really helped you through your birth experience?

Courtney Leiva

I Didn’t Know My C-Section Incision Was Infected– Here’s Why

Postpartum care

I Didn’t Know My C-Section Incision Was Infected– Here’s Why

An expert weighs in on everything you need to know about C-section infection.

Lisa Zeltzer

I wanted a natural birth, but nothing about it felt natural to me

I wanted a natural birth, but nothing about it felt natural to me

Even though my natural birth plan turning C-section was not what I hoped for, everything ended up okay.

Lisa Zeltzer

Hilary Swank Welcomes Twins, Shares Easter Photo

Hilary Swank Welcomes Twins, Shares Easter Photo

Actress Hilary Swank, 48, announces that she and her husband Philip Schneider welcomed twins on Easter Sunday.

Megan Sweeney

There's an epidural shortage in Canada—but there are lots of other ways to manage labour pain

There's an epidural shortage in Canada—but there are lots of other ways to manage labour pain

If you were hoping for an epidural, it's time to ask your doc if your labour will be affected by the shortage and choose a different way to manage the pain.

Celeste Percy-Beauregard

Everything you need to know about hypnobirthing

Everything you need to know about hypnobirthing

Hypnobirthing is a relaxation technique that may help reduce pain and anxiety during labour. How does it work and is there any science to support it?

Cara Rosenbloom

This mom had a roadside birth and drove home with the baby still attached!

This mom had a roadside birth and drove home with the baby still attached!

The mom of six was expecting an 8-hour home birth, but was blindsided while running errands in her car.

Lidia Likhodi

Hospital Bag Checklist: Everything You Need for Delivery

Hospital Bag Checklist: Everything You Need for Delivery

Is your due date just around the corner? Make sure you have everything you need for labour ready to go with this handy hospital bag checklist.

Today's Parent

I never imagined a simple nose bleed in pregnancy was a sign my baby and I were both in danger

I never imagined a simple nose bleed in pregnancy was a sign my baby and I were both in danger

My story is a reminder you should never accept strange symptoms as just a part of pregnancy. For me, something quite common was a sign of HELLP syndrome.

Krissy LePage

Doctors say some of these trendy birthing choices aren't safe

Doctors say some of these trendy birthing choices aren't safe

From lotus and water births to vaginal seeding, here's what you need to know about the overall safety of some popular alternative birthing methods.

Hasan Merali

Does childbirth hurt more for redheads?

Does childbirth hurt more for redheads?

Research on redheads and pain shows that they may react differently to pain meds, but experts say there’s no need to worry about your labour.

Tamar Satov

VBACs aren’t as risky as you might think

VBACs aren’t as risky as you might think

Though VBACs have been on the decline, there's evidence that they can lead to better outcomes for mom and baby. Here's what you need to know.

Vanessa Milne

6 prenatal and postnatal procedures that are actually optional

6 prenatal and postnatal procedures that are actually optional

First-time parents may be surprised to find out that they can opt out of some common prenatal and postnatal interventions. Here's what experts recommend.

Wendy Haaf

Why can't I just keep my midwife forever?

Why can't I just keep my midwife forever?

Charlotte Helston