Giving birth

Steroids while pregnant?

Steroids while pregnant?

In a bid to prepare her twins in case of early labour, blogger Tenille heads to the hospital for a dose of steroids.

Tenille Bonoguore

Am I in labour?

Am I in labour?

How to tell if you're in labor or if it's just a false alarm.

Jessica Leeder

Would you have a home birth?

Would you have a home birth?

In this month’s debate, two moms discuss whether they prefer a home or hospital birth.

Janet Smith

Choosing a midwife or doctor

Choosing a midwife or doctor

Now that you’re pregnant, you need to decide what kind of prenatal care — and birth experience — is right for you.

Tenille Bonoguore

Planning for a VBAC: What no one tells you

Planning for a VBAC: What no one tells you

Planning for a VBAC delivery? Jennifer Pinarski shares what surprised her most about her labour experience.

Jennifer Pinarski

Myths of midwifery

Myths of midwifery

If you think midwives are untrained labour coaches who can only deliver babies at home, you're not alone. But you're wrong.

Cheryl Embrett

Afraid of giving birth

Afraid of giving birth

It’s normal to be a little afraid of giving birth, but there are ways to work through your biggest labour fears.

Wendy Haaf

The debate: Would you hire a birth photographer?

The debate: Would you hire a birth photographer?

Two moms face off on the topic of birth photography.

Karen Green

Fear of childbirth linked to postpartum depression

Fear of childbirth linked to postpartum depression

New research from the University of Eastern Finland suggests a link between postpartum depression and fear of giving birth.

Jennifer Pinarski

Pain medication: What's best for your labour?

Pain medication: What's best for your labour?

When other coping strategies are not enough, a variety of pain-relieving medications can be used during labour.

Teresa Pitman

It's a girl!

It's a girl for our Pregnant Pause blogger Monica Reyes!

Monica Reyes

Third trimester: Getting through the homestretch

Third trimester: Getting through the homestretch

Monica Reyes talks about her her last-minute preparations before baby arrives.

Monica Reyes

Twins: True beauty in tiny bundles

Twins: True beauty in tiny bundles

Former Pregnant Pause blogger Tenille Bonoguore updates us from the world of twins.

Tenille Bonoguore

Doulas: Choosing the right one for you

Doulas: Choosing the right one for you

Tenille is seeking an experienced doula to help with her birth experience.

Tenille Bonoguore

Shortened cervix: Concerns for second trimester

Shortened cervix: Concerns for second trimester

Tenille receives a chilling reminder that making it to the second trimester doesn't mean you're safe from risk.

Tenille Bonoguore

Welcome baby Isaac!

Welcome baby Isaac!

Our former Pregnant Pause blogger, Cara Waterfall, gave birth to a healthy baby boy in France!

Today's Parent staff

The perils of giving birth overseas

The perils of giving birth overseas

As a Canadian who is giving birth in Paris while being a permanent resident of Abidjan, Cara considers what all of this paperwork ultimately means for her baby.

Cara Waterfall

Birth story: Not at all as expected

Birth story: Not at all as expected

In her final post for Pregnant Pause, Karen recounts how her delivery didn’t go quite as planned.

Karen Robock

Home birth: Is it for you?

Home birth: Is it for you?

Think a home birth might be for you? Then this is a great synopsis on what to expect.

Diane Peters

Support system for premature babies

Support system for premature babies

Parents of preemies find hope—and a friend—in NICU parent coordinator Kate Robson.

Rosalind Stefanac