Pregnancy

9 ways to deal with back labour

9 ways to deal with back labour

Let's be real, labour hurts! But some women have an exceptionally more painful experience—back labour. Here’s how to ease the pain.

Erin Phelan

What is placenta accreta?

Pregnancy health

What is placenta accreta?

Placenta accreta is a serious pregnancy complication that affects many women. Here’s what you need to know about recognizing and treating the condition.

Alex Mlynek

A surprising number of women still smoke during pregnancy

A surprising number of women still smoke during pregnancy

CDC's National Center for Health Statistics report also shows which states have the highest and lowest rates of smoking during pregnancy.

Liz Krieger

30 women share the one thing that helped them most after a miscarriage

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30 women share the one thing that helped them most after a miscarriage

It's not about getting over it. It's about finding some peace on the other side of grief. Here are the many ways women handle the pain of miscarriage.

Kristen Thompson

My first pregnancy was so traumatic, I thought I’d never do it again

My first pregnancy was so traumatic, I thought I’d never do it again

I was on bed rest for four months and felt anxious, frustrated and terrified. Once the twins arrived, I thought our family was complete. Then this happened.

Lindsay Smith

9 questions to ask before choosing a midwife

9 questions to ask before choosing a midwife

Want to ensure you choose the right person to deliver your baby? Asking a midwife about these key issues will ensure you find a good fit.

Daniela Payne

You have to watch this big bro-to-be's hilarious reaction to the baby's kicks

You have to watch this big bro-to-be's hilarious reaction to the baby's kicks

This little boy just wanted to tell his baby sister-to-be goodnight, but instead he got a big surprise. His reaction is a must-see!

Kevin John Siazon

Chrissy Teigen just said what all pregnant women think at some point

Chrissy Teigen just said what all pregnant women think at some point

Chrissy Teigen latest tweet will have you nodding your head and going "yup, I've totally been there!"

Kevin John Siazon

Can pregnant women drink coffee?

Can pregnant women drink coffee?

How much caffeine can you have while pregnant, if any? Here's how to safely get your caffeine fix without going overboard.

Cara Smusiak

What causes leg cramps during pregnancy—and how to relieve the pain

Pregnancy health

What causes leg cramps during pregnancy—and how to relieve the pain

Leg cramps at night are quite common during pregnancy—just one of the many fun symptoms women experience when expecting. Here's how to ease the pain.

Today's Parent

What To Eat While Pregnant: Food Guide And Cheat Sheet

What To Eat While Pregnant: Food Guide And Cheat Sheet

From tuna and soft cheeses to caffeine and deli meats, here’s exactly what’s safe to eat and what you need to eat while you’re pregnant.

Cara Smusiak

Which over-the-counter medications are safe during pregnancy?

Which over-the-counter medications are safe during pregnancy?

Whether you have a headache or a cough, here's what you need to know about taking Tylenol, Advil, and other over-the-counter medications during pregnancy.

Lola Augustine Brown

Can a maternity belt solve your pregnancy pains?

Can a maternity belt solve your pregnancy pains?

Pregnancy support belts and postpartum wraps claim to ease pregnancy pains and help you heal. But do they really work? We asked the experts.

Claire Gagne

There's good news if you use pot and are trying to get pregnant

There's good news if you use pot and are trying to get pregnant

You’ve likely heard that marijuana can affect sperm counts, but a new study has found the drug may not interfere with a couple’s chance of conceiving.

Raina Delisle

7 common labour myths—and the truths behind them

7 common labour myths—and the truths behind them

Will your water really break in a dramatic burst? Do wider hips mean labour will be easier? We reveal the truth behind the most common labour myths.

Bonnie Schiedel

What you need to know about placental abruption

Pregnancy health

What you need to know about placental abruption

Placental abruption is a rare but serious pregnancy condition. Here's what you need to know about the symptoms, causes and treatment.

Today's Parent

It's National Baby-Making Day so snuggle close and make some magic

It's National Baby-Making Day so snuggle close and make some magic

January 2nd is the day when the most babies are conceived, so if you've been thinking of having a baby, today just might be your lucky day!

Kevin John Siazon

I never imagined a second pregnancy would be this hard

I never imagined a second pregnancy would be this hard

My doctor told me not to lift my 6-year-old with cerebral palsy during my second pregnancy, but this put a gap between us that I worried wouldn't go away.

Anchel Krishna

4 things that surprised me most about intrauterine insemination

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4 things that surprised me most about intrauterine insemination

I had researched everything I could about intrauterine insemination and thought I was ready for it. Here are four things I wish I’d known.

Sarah Kelsey

5 things that surprised me most about in vitro fertilization

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5 things that surprised me most about in vitro fertilization

Despite hours and hours of research and discussions with doctors before undergoing IVF, these were the five things I wish I’d known.

Sarah Kelsey