Pregnancy

How much water should you drink during pregnancy?

How much water should you drink during pregnancy?

Lay the "eight glasses of water per day" myth to rest. Here's how much you should actually be drinking.

Ellen Desjardins, M.H.Sc., RD, Public Health Nutritionist

6 caffeine alternatives that are safer during pregnancy

6 caffeine alternatives that are safer during pregnancy

Dreading giving up your cup of java? Don't go into withdrawal yet, we've got some caffeine alternatives.

Theresa Albert, DHN, RNCP

The pregnancy announcement with a hilarious twist

The pregnancy announcement with a hilarious twist

This isn't your average pregnancy announcement. So get ready for some giggles.

Davina Sinnatamby

My house burned to the ground and it was the best week of my life

My house burned to the ground and it was the best week of my life

The devastating fire in Fort McMurray robbed Lori Brown of everything she owned—but out of the ashes of her home came a miracle.

Lori Brown

This mom hilariously demonstrates the life cycle of breasts—with fruit

This mom hilariously demonstrates the life cycle of breasts—with fruit

Whether you've got lemons or something more reminiscent of empty banana peels, this mom totally feels your pain.

Jessica Spera

Third trimester pregnancy aches and pains—and how to treat them

Third trimester pregnancy aches and pains—and how to treat them

The third trimester brings its own, um, joys. Here's how to manage late pregnancy aches and pains.

Astrid Van Den Broek

Weirdest baby names in Canada for 2015

Weirdest baby names in Canada for 2015

Greek gods, Twilight and...Channing Tatum?! Here are the strangest baby names of 2015.

Davina Sinnatamby

Study says women can skip the multivitamin during pregnancy—but should you?

Study says women can skip the multivitamin during pregnancy—but should you?

A new UK study questions the need for a multivitamin during pregnancy, but nutrition experts say there are still good reasons to pop one.

Jill Buchner

The results are in! The most popular baby names for 2016 are...

The results are in! The most popular baby names for 2016 are...

Have a little one on the way? Gather inspiration from this annual list of the top baby names for boys and girls (so far!)

Emily Rivas

Don't panic about study linking Tylenol during pregnancy to autism

Don't panic about study linking Tylenol during pregnancy to autism

A new autism study raises alarming questions about taking Tylenol during pregnancy, but don't raid your medicine cabinet just yet.

Sydney Loney

10 selfish reasons for men to love their first pregnancy

10 selfish reasons for men to love their first pregnancy

You may not get to enjoy the stretch-panel jeans and subway seats, but there are plenty of perks for fathers-to-be during the first pregnancy. Here’s what to expect when she’s expecting.

David Fielding

What NOT to bring to the hospital

What NOT to bring to the hospital

Congrats! You're about to have a baby. But before you get ready to push, this mom thinks you should consider leaving these things at home.

Alexis Marie Chute

High-tech alarm helps pregnant women get a seat on public transit

High-tech alarm helps pregnant women get a seat on public transit

South Korea is trying out a new system to help pregnant women get a seat on its trains. But does it go too far?

Kim Shiffman

Amy Schumer mocks sanctimommy birth trends—and it's hilarious

Amy Schumer mocks sanctimommy birth trends—and it's hilarious

Amy Schumer's new skit has us LOL-ing real hard.

Emily Rivas

Pregnancy by the numbers

Getting pregnant

Pregnancy by the numbers

Did you know pregnancy is 280 days? And your placenta weighs about three pounds? But that’s nothing compared to the four extra pounds of blood in your body!

Today's Parent

15 fun facts about sperm

15 fun facts about sperm

One second just passed and in that time the average male created 1,500 sperm cells. Crazy, right? Watch for more awesome sperm facts.

Today's Parent

4 common pregnancy skin issues

4 common pregnancy skin issues

A look at common pregnancy skin issues

Karen Robock

10 amazing facts about pregnancy

10 amazing facts about pregnancy

Your heart is literally growing during pregnancy! Watch for more cool facts about pregnancy.

Today's Parent

Why choosing the perfect baby name is so stressful

Why choosing the perfect baby name is so stressful

A child’s name is an indelible part of his or her identity—the difference between Byron and Tyrone is way bigger than just a couple of letters.

Duana Taha

How uterine fibroids can wreak havoc on your health

Trying to conceive

How uterine fibroids can wreak havoc on your health

Uterine fibroids can cause painful periods and make sex unpleasant. They can also affect your chances of getting pregnant. So what can you do about them?

Sydney Loney