Being pregnant

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

Is My Baby Moving? Or is it Just Gas Bubbles? We'll Tell You.

Is My Baby Moving? Or is it Just Gas Bubbles? We'll Tell You.

When it comes to starting to feel baby move, deciphering the normal from the worrisome can be downright confusing. That’s why we’ve got the inside story.

Holly Pevzner

Pregnant women, you're officially high-level athletes

Pregnant women, you're officially high-level athletes

A new study puts pregnancy in the same category as Ironman triathlons when it comes to peak human endurance. Can we take a moment?

Chris Deacon

10 strange pregnancy symptoms nobody tells you about

10 strange pregnancy symptoms nobody tells you about

Everyone talks about morning sickness, moodiness and cravings, but your mom friends didn't mention these possibly-TMI, totally strange pregnancy symptoms.

Today's Parent

What you need to know about getting pregnant after 35

What you need to know about getting pregnant after 35

Geriatric pregnancy, or advanced maternal age, means having a baby when you're 35 or older. Here's what you need to know about the risks involved.

Kara Aaserud

5 common home birth myths, debunked

5 common home birth myths, debunked

There are a lot of strong opinions about having a home birth. Knowing the facts—and common home birth myths—may help you decide whether it's right for you.

Jen Cutts

14 things nobody tells you about giving birth

14 things nobody tells you about giving birth

For nine months, everyone asks about your due date, your cravings and whether it's a boy or a girl. Here are the things nobody tells you about giving birth.

Today's Parent

The Motherisk helpline saved me when I was pregnant—I can’t believe it’s gone

Pregnancy health

The Motherisk helpline saved me when I was pregnant—I can’t believe it’s gone

The sudden closure of the Motherisk helpline for pregnant and breastfeeding women is a step backward for Canadian women’s health and prenatal care.

Erin Pepler

This pregnant woman was all of us when an aggressive 'grandma' threw out her coffee

This pregnant woman was all of us when an aggressive 'grandma' threw out her coffee

If you know what it's like to live for that one sweet cup of coffee a day, you'll understand exactly why this woman's wild post on Reddit went viral.

Sherika Harris

Early pregnancy signs: Heartburn, gas, tender breasts, and more

Early pregnancy signs: Heartburn, gas, tender breasts, and more

Is heartburn a pregnancy sign? And what about sore boobs? Here are the most common early pregnancy signs in the first month.

Helen Racanelli

These 9 nurses from one hospital ward are all pregnant at the same time

These 9 nurses from one hospital ward are all pregnant at the same time

Whoa—these nine pregnant nurses are all expecting new babies in the next few months. Maybe pregnancy really IS contagious?!

Kevin John Siazon

8 things to expect with a water birth

8 things to expect with a water birth

Have you ever thought about delivering your baby in a tub but not sure what to expect? Here are some of the pros and cons to consider with a water birth.

Claire Gagne

Healthy pregnancy snacks for moms-to-be

Pregnancy health

Healthy pregnancy snacks for moms-to-be

You can satisfy your hunger and be healthy with great pregnancy snacks options that boost your calcium, iron, omega 3s, and ease your morning sickness.

Cara Rosenbloom

How safe is it to take a hot bath when you're pregnant?

How safe is it to take a hot bath when you're pregnant?

A soak can be a soothing antidote to a stressful day or an achy body—especially when you're expecting—but is it OK to take a hot bath while pregnant?

Amy Valm

Why pregnant women start to see other pregnant women everywhere

Why pregnant women start to see other pregnant women everywhere

You're expecting a baby, and now you've started to see pregnant women everywhere you look. We asked the experts what’s going on.

Raina Delisle

All of Meghan Markle's stylish maternity looks

All of Meghan Markle's stylish maternity looks

The fashionable Duchess of Sussex is expecting her first child in Spring 2019—which means we can expect lots of stylish maternity looks from her until then.

Katherine Singh, FLARE

5 ways to get rid of stretch marks

Pregnancy health

5 ways to get rid of stretch marks

While some women may choose to embrace their pregnancy stretch marks, it's not for everyone. Here are some tips to prevent or reduce the appearance.

Karen Robock

Do all nurses act this way when you refuse an epidural?

Do all nurses act this way when you refuse an epidural?

I have no regrets about my decision to forgo pain medication. I only wish I had been better prepared for how that decision would affect my care.

Lorraine Allen

How to treat your pregnancy melasma

How to treat your pregnancy melasma

Are there dark patches popping up on your face? That’s melasma or chloasma as it's called during pregnancy—and there are a few ways to prevent flare-ups.

Tammy Sutherland

When is it safe to announce your pregnancy?

When is it safe to announce your pregnancy?

Some women wait until 12 weeks (or longer) to share the happy news, but you might choose to announce your pregnancy right away.

Holly Pevzner

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