Pregnancy

Running while pregnant is good for baby's heart: Study

Running while pregnant is good for baby's heart: Study

New research suggests that running while pregnant may reduce congenital heart defects in babies.

Jennifer Pinarski

Best pregnancy announcement ever—cue the happy tears!

Best pregnancy announcement ever—cue the happy tears!

After battling a brain tumour, Whitney Quinton was told she'd never have kids. Watch the Calgarian's emotional pregnancy announcement.

Alyssa Ashton

Just keep surfing: Bethany Hamilton surfs while pregnant

Just keep surfing: Bethany Hamilton surfs while pregnant

Shark attack survivor and professional surfer Bethany Hamilton is four months pregnant, and it's not stopping her from ripping those waves!

Emily Piccinin

Gentle C-sections: Will this new trend ease the stigma?

Gentle C-sections: Will this new trend ease the stigma?

As hospitals gradually change the way C-sections are performed, Jennifer Pinarski thinks we need to change our attitudes, too.

Jennifer Pinarski

Prenatal prep: Finding the right class for you

Prenatal prep: Finding the right class for you

Check out this prenatal class primer for newbie and veteran parents alike.

Ellie Tucker

Mom dances to Thriller to try to induce labour

Mom dances to Thriller to try to induce labour

Watch supermom Bonnie Northsea try to induce her labour by dancing to Michael Jackson's Thriller!

Emily Piccinin

Woman gives birth at 56: Is this selfish?

Woman gives birth at 56: Is this selfish?

Twenty-six years after the birth of her first child, a Toronto mom has her fourth child at 56. Emma Waverman explores the controversial story.

Emma Waverman

16 hilarious baby announcements

16 hilarious baby announcements

Some are outrageous and some tug at your heart strings. Check out how these clever folks made their baby announcements!

Emily Piccinin

Babyscope: Capricorn

Baby Horoscopes

Babyscope: Capricorn

Is your new baby a Capricorn? Learn more about their earth sign horoscope with this fun chart.

Today's Parent

Babyscope: Aquarius

Baby Horoscopes

Babyscope: Aquarius

Find out your baby’s approximate zodiac sign and horoscope by comparing your due date, or baby’s birth date with our chart.

Today's Parent

Babyscope: Pisces

Baby Horoscopes

Babyscope: Pisces

Born with a loving heart and sensitive side, Pisces babes like to do things their own way.

Today's Parent

New UK guidelines: Home births are safe

New UK guidelines: Home births are safe

Health regulator advises that low-risk home births are as safe as hospital births, except for first-time mothers. One seasoned home birth mom weighs in.

Amanda Zielinsky

Diaper bag essentials

Diaper bag essentials

Wondering what you really need to schlep around in your diaper bag and what you can safely leave at home? Here's a quick list of what you should pack for your newborn before you head out.

Today's Parent

Baby name trends for 2015

Baby name trends for 2015

Expecting a baby in the new year? It's never too early for name research.

Laura Grande

This antidepressant may decrease chances of postpartum depression

This antidepressant may decrease chances of postpartum depression

New research gives hope to mothers at risk for postpartum depression.

Jennifer Pinarski

8 things I learned during pregnancy

8 things I learned during pregnancy

Our blogger Monica's pregnancy is coming to a close—here's what she learned over the past nine months.

Monica Reyes

Pregnancy sleep: Slumber for two

Pregnancy sleep: Slumber for two

Looking for tips on sleeping while pregnant? Read on to find out how to smooth the road to a peaceful dreamland.

Jacqueline Kovacs

What to expect when your water breaks

What to expect when your water breaks

Nobody wants to be the pregnant lady who leaves a puddle in the produce aisle. Here’s what it’s really like when your water breaks.

Karen Robock

Is bed rest during pregnancy a crock?

Is bed rest during pregnancy a crock?

The very idea of bed rest during pregnancy seems so retro, yet it's still routinely prescribed for a smorgasbord of complications. So, does it work?

Athena Tsavliris

11 baby shower games

11 baby shower games

Celebrate the mom-to-be with these super fun baby shower games.

Haley Overland