Pregnancy

I came back from a year of mat leave 10 weeks pregnant—here's what happened

I came back from a year of mat leave 10 weeks pregnant—here's what happened

Once the initial shock of raising two kids under two wore off, I started to really panic. My next thought: How am I going to tell work?

Maria Hyde

How to access abortion care in every Canadian province and territory

How to access abortion care in every Canadian province and territory

An abortion care provider explains the options and outlines where to find care in every province and territory of the country.

Martha Paynter

Everything you need to know about hypnobirthing

Everything you need to know about hypnobirthing

Hypnobirthing is a relaxation technique that may help reduce pain and anxiety during labour. How does it work and is there any science to support it?

Cara Rosenbloom

This mom is pregnant with TWO sets of identical twins

This mom is pregnant with TWO sets of identical twins

Yes, it's a thing. And the condition is so rare (1 in 10 million!) that the ultrasound technician had to leave the room to Google it!

Ruba Hassan

How secure is abortion access in Canada?

How secure is abortion access in Canada?

As Americans brace for a rollback of reproductive rights after a vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, we look at the state of abortion access in Canada.

Michelle Cyca, Chatelaine

Chinese Birth Chart: Will it Predict Your Baby's Sex?

Chinese Birth Chart: Will it Predict Your Baby's Sex?

Will your new baby be a boy or a girl? Try this Chinese gender predictor to find out. Gender charts may not be scientific, but hey—they're fun!

Today's Parent

12 old wives' tales for predicting gender

12 old wives' tales for predicting gender

Curious about who your baby will be? From Chinese Gender charts to decoding your cravings, these old wives' tales for predicting gender are a fun start.

Emily Sadler

Signs of miscarriage: Here's what to look for

Signs of miscarriage: Here's what to look for

What does a miscarriage look and feel like? Here are the warning signs of a miscarriage and what to do if you think you're having symptoms

Teresa Pitman

How many weeks pregnant am I?

How many weeks pregnant am I?

Calculating your baby's due date isn’t as easy as you might think. Here’s how to figure out how many weeks pregnant you are.

Today's Parent

Here's what hCG levels in pregnancy really mean

Pregnancy health

Here's what hCG levels in pregnancy really mean

Understanding hCG levels in pregnancy, including what they are, how they're measured and a chart showing hCG level by week.

Andrea Karr

Britney Spears is pregnant!

Britney Spears is pregnant!

Yasmeen Aslam

Pregnant Man Emoji: A Game-Changer for Inclusivity

Pregnant Man Emoji: A Game-Changer for Inclusivity

Today's Parent

Canadian experts say it’s still safe to take acetaminophen during pregnancy

Pregnancy health

Canadian experts say it’s still safe to take acetaminophen during pregnancy

The practice was called into question in September when scientists and doctors said that acetaminophen during pregnancy could alter fetal development.

Alex Mlynek

What is amniocentesis?

Pregnancy health

What is amniocentesis?

Stephanie Gray

How to respond to ridiculous comments people make when you're pregnant

How to respond to ridiculous comments people make when you're pregnant

Pregnant people don't have energy for this! If you're feeling bombarded by people's judgment, birth stories and body commentary, here's how to clap back.

Rosemary Counter

One day, he'll be two: Words of wisdom from a nurse to a NICU mom

One day, he'll be two: Words of wisdom from a nurse to a NICU mom

It’s the kind of thing you can’t fully appreciate in the moment, but our nurse's words have played over in my mind countless times since the NICU.

Alicia McAuley

This mom just delivered a 14-pound baby after 19 miscarriages

This mom just delivered a 14-pound baby after 19 miscarriages

At just two weeks old, Finnley Patonai is already rocking size 2 diapers!

Stacey Nguyen

Should you ask to be induced at 39 weeks pregnant?

Should you ask to be induced at 39 weeks pregnant?

A groundbreaking study shows that inducing labour at 39 weeks is better for mom and baby—but the debate is far from settled.

Claire Sibonney

10 ways to be an awesome birthing partner

10 ways to be an awesome birthing partner

From going to prenatal classes to packing snacks, these tips will help you prepare to be the best labour partner ever—though she may still swear at you.

Today's Parent

Six Canadian moms share the stories of their abortions

Six Canadian moms share the stories of their abortions

It may surprise you to learn that many of the women who choose to have an abortion in Canada—perhaps the majority—are moms. Here are a few of their stories.

Wendy Glauser

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