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Siblings

Find out what you need to know about trying to conceive: everything from tips on getting pregnant to the early symptoms and signs of pregnancy.

Getting pregnant

Everything you need to know about getting pregnant, including early signs and symptoms, tips on how to conceive faster, and how to cope with infertility.

Trying to conceive

I wanted my kids to be closer in age, but multiple miscarriages changed my plans

I wanted my kids to be closer in age, but three miscarriages changed my plans

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Infertility

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Labour and delivery

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

Pregnancy

Everything you need to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.

Giving birth

When I was pregnant with my second baby, I mourned the loss of my cute little family of three. But here's why I was so, so wrong to worry.

How do you know you're ready for a second baby?

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Considering a second child—as a single parent

7 things you need to know about your second pregnancy

Secondary infertility: What you need to know

Debate: Is having more kids easier than having just one?

New baby

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family

Without my abortion, I would never have met my husband, let alone married him or built a beautiful life with our two kids.

My abortion gave me my family

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Family life

There are pros and cons to back-to-back pregnancies, or waiting a few more years before diving back into baby land. We weigh all of the options.

What's the best age gap between kids?

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Secret tricks and tips from parents of more than one kid

We're the lucky parents to an adorable two&#x2d;year&#x2d;old, and I love being a mom. But I'm not sure we're ready to start all over with a newborn again.

I'm 43. Is it too late to decide we want a second kid?

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How do you know you’re ready for a second baby?

10 double strollers for your growing brood

family planning

Some people can happily parent four, six or even a dozen children really well. I’m just not sure I’m that type of person.

I wanted a big family—but then I met my kids

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Motherhood

Some fertility clinics are starting to re-open, but many people's plans to start or grow their families have already been altered.

Has COVID-19 scuttled my chances to have kids?

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I donated my eggs because I was sure I wouldn’t use them

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Women's health

In a brand new ranking, Maclean's factored in daycare costs and looked for communities with lots of children to find the best towns and cities for families.

10 best communities for families in Canada in 2019

10 best communities to raise a family in Canada

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Daycare

Nikita Stanley has always been a planner. And while getting pregnant at 25 wasn't in those plans, the role of Mom was the greatest gift she ever received.

Unexpected pregnancy was the best thing that ever happened to me

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New mom

Are you ready to have a baby? You might not be pregnant yet, but if you check all these boxes, you're basically already a parent.

Signs You're Ready to Have a Baby

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family planning

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I wanted my kids to be closer in age, but three miscarriages changed my plans

Why you should have a birth plan—even if nothing goes to plan

How do you know you're ready for a second baby?

My abortion gave me my family

This is the best age gap between kids

I'm 43. Is it too late to decide we want a second kid?

I Wanted a Big Family—But Then I Met My Kids

Has COVID-19 scuttled my chances to have kids?

I Donated My Eggs Because I Was Sure I Wouldn't Use Them

10 best communities to raise a family in Canada

Unexpected pregnancy was the best thing that ever happened to me

15 signs you’re ready to have a baby

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