Pregnancy

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

This mom gave birth in the car and her 10-year-old son's video went viral

This mom gave birth in the car and her 10-year-old son's video went viral

The supermom managed to keep her cool as she delivered her own baby in the car, with two other kids crying in the back and a third playing videographer!

Natalie Harmsen

Are you a good candidate for having a home birth?

Are you a good candidate for having a home birth?

If you’re having a healthy, low-risk pregnancy, you could choose a home birth instead of delivering your baby at a hospital.

Jen Cutts

What it’s like to watch a surrogate give birth to your baby

What it’s like to watch a surrogate give birth to your baby

"Surrogacy—using Anna’s eggs and Mindy’s uterus—made my parenthood so different from that of most women, I worried I’d always feel different and alone."

Alexandra Kimball

What to expect at your first prenatal appointment

Pregnancy health

What to expect at your first prenatal appointment

You just took a pregnancy test and it’s positive. Now what? Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for your first prenatal visit.

Kate Daley

How to get a baby to latch

How to get a baby to latch

Get lactation consultant Bianca Sprague's suggestions for how to get a baby to latch in this helpful video.

Today's Parent

The dangers of a keto diet in pregnancy

The dangers of a keto diet in pregnancy

The keto diet is extremely carb-restricted, which isn’t good for you or your growing baby. A keto pregnancy is not the way to go.

Cara Rosenbloom

What is a birthing pool?

What is a birthing pool?

From size, shape and even colour, here's everything you need to know when choosing a birthing pool for your water birth.

Today's Parent

11 Of The Most Common Signs Of Labour To Watch Out For

11 Of The Most Common Signs Of Labour To Watch Out For

Did you know nausea is one of the early signs of labour? Here are eight signs of early and active labour that you should watch out for.

Erin Phelan

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

This goofy paternity photo trend has dads posing as their pregnant wives

This goofy paternity photo trend has dads posing as their pregnant wives

Wait, what? These silly pregnancy photos will have you doing a double take.

Daniela Sosa Roque

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

What is a vacuum delivery?

What is a vacuum delivery?

Erin Phelan

What you need to know before your membrane sweep

What you need to know before your membrane sweep

The stretch and sweep, or membrane sweep, done late in pregnancy can help you go into labour sooner. Here’s what you’ll want to know before you get it done.

Colleen Fisher Tully

My husband was a disaster in the delivery room (and we have four kids!)

My husband was a disaster in the delivery room (and we have four kids!)

Before you welcome your first baby, you don’t know how your partner will react to the stress of supporting you in the delivery room.

Louise Gleeson

Here's how ultrasounds actually work

Pregnancy health

Here's how ultrasounds actually work

Ultrasounds are a common procedure in pregnancy. We look at how they work, if they're safe and why you should stay away from ‘keepsake’ ultrasound centres.

Bonnie Schiedel

Amy Schumer gives zero f*cks in her naked pregnancy shoot and we're obsessed

Amy Schumer gives zero f*cks in her naked pregnancy shoot and we're obsessed

Brazen, carefree and totally Amy Schumer, the comedian's New York Times shoot didn't hold much back. Why can't we have this much confidence?

Today's Parent

Cooking with kids: Protein-Packed Granola

Cooking with kids: Protein-Packed Granola

Alyssa Ashton

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