Maternal health

When To Worry About Swollen Feet And Ankles

Pregnancy health

When To Worry About Swollen Feet And Ankles

Swollen feet and ankles are normal during pregnancy, but can sometimes signal more serious problems. Learn what to look for, and how to keep edema in check.

Karen Robock

All I see in these selfies is my postpartum hair loss

Postpartum care

All I see in these selfies is my postpartum hair loss

The pandemic and a baby distracted me from my hair loss after pregnancy, but looking at my photos from back then reveals how much my hairline went through.

Natalie Stechyson

How to give moms with babies the gift of sleep this Mother's Day

How to give moms with babies the gift of sleep this Mother's Day

Christine Ou and Wendy Hall

I'm an adult and a proud crybaby

I'm an adult and a proud crybaby

Alena Papayanis, FASHION

How to navigate breast cancer screening guidelines

How to navigate breast cancer screening guidelines

Mammograms can spot cancer two to three years before physical symptoms develop, but screening guidelines vary between provinces. Here's what you need to know.

Mariyam Khaja, Chatelaine

Everything you need to know about D&C procedures

Everything you need to know about D&C procedures

Marisa Baratta

My stay on a psychiatric ward for PPD inspired a new career

Postpartum care

My stay on a psychiatric ward for PPD inspired a new career

After my husband and daughter disappeared behind the heavy steel doors of the psychiatry unit, I felt like I could breathe again. I knew I would be OK.

Ariane Audet

5 ways your breasts change after pregnancy

5 ways your breasts change after pregnancy

It's inevitable—your breasts after pregnancy are different than before. Here's the lowdown on what's really going on with them.

Nancy Phillips

Why this lactation consultant told a new mom to stop breastfeeding

Why this lactation consultant told a new mom to stop breastfeeding

When the stress and pain of nursing is taking all the joy out of becoming a parent, it may be time to stop breastfeeding.

Carrie Bruno

Postpartum OCD: When worries about your baby become obsessions

Postpartum care

Postpartum OCD: When worries about your baby become obsessions

It’s not that uncommon to have intrusive thoughts after having a baby, but if you're exhibiting signs of postpartum OCD, it's time to get help.

Claire Gagne

New moms, here's how to feel less isolated despite the pandemic

New moms, here's how to feel less isolated despite the pandemic

New moms typically experience feelings of isolation, and COVID has only amplified this. These pandemic activities and coping strategies can help you connect while still staying safe.

Lisa Fields

Influential Parents List

Dr. Jen Gunter

The women’s health advocate and all-around badass internet lady is one of our most influential parents for helping us reclaim our bodies by calling out quackery.

Today's Parent

10 Ways to Prevent and Treat Sore Nipples While Breastfeeding

10 Ways to Prevent and Treat Sore Nipples While Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding shouldn't hurt. But here's here's how to treat sore nipples if you find them painful, cracked, raw or bleeding.

Teresa Pitman

8 things to love about being pregnant

8 things to love about being pregnant

From finally reaching your #hairgoals to being able to blame every mistake on pregnancy brain, there are plenty of things to love about being pregnant.

Maria Lianos-Carbone

Your pregnancy: 3 weeks

Your pregnancy: 3 weeks

Things are in their early stages. You might be curious about your pregnancy and embryo development at 3 weeks pregnant and what kinds of symptoms to expect.

Today's Parent

What cold medicine is safe while breastfeeding?

What cold medicine is safe while breastfeeding?

We asked the experts about the safety of cold and flu medications and natural remedies while breastfeeding. Here’s what you can take and what you can’t.

Vanessa Milne

The once-amazing Motherisk site is now owned by a weed company

Pregnancy health

The once-amazing Motherisk site is now owned by a weed company

Motherisk.org, which used to be a helpline run by SickKids for people who were pregnant or breastfeeding, is now run by a third-party promoting CBD oils.

Kevin John Siazon

This scary condition makes you super sad while breastfeeding

This scary condition makes you super sad while breastfeeding

Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER), causes intense sadness and negative emotions during breastfeeding. Here's what you need to know.

Kate Daley

Your first postpartum period: What to expect

Your first postpartum period: What to expect

After its months-long hiatus, your postpartum period might return with a vengeance—or a whisper—and stay that way for years. Here’s what’s going on.

Kate Rae

5 things that happen to your body after birth that no one warns you about

Postpartum care

5 things that happen to your body after birth that no one warns you about

Sure, labour was bad, but you knew what to expect. Don’t let these postpartum symptoms catch you by surprise after the baby arrives.

Ariel Brewster