Pregnancy

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

My instincts during my unplanned home birth were a total surprise

My instincts during my unplanned home birth were a total surprise

Saphina Waters

What to expect if your pregnancy is deemed high risk

Pregnancy health

What to expect if your pregnancy is deemed high risk

A high-risk pregnancy may mean more appointments and tests—and maybe some changes to your birth plan—but you can still have a healthy delivery and baby.

Simone Olivero

5 ways your breasts change after pregnancy

5 ways your breasts change after pregnancy

It's inevitable—your breasts after pregnancy are different than before. Here's the lowdown on what's really going on with them.

Nancy Phillips

What’s the deal with blood clots during pregnancy?

Pregnancy health

What’s the deal with blood clots during pregnancy?

Lisa Kadane

This woman conceived her twins three weeks apart and our minds are blown

This woman conceived her twins three weeks apart and our minds are blown

Jessica Pollack

Pregnant people may be eligible for the COVID vaccine earlier than we thought

Pregnant people may be eligible for the COVID vaccine earlier than we thought

In some provinces, being pregnant may move you closer to the front of the line for a COVID vaccine.

Vanessa Milne

I may never be a mom because of my chronic illness and I'm heartbroken

Trying to conceive

I may never be a mom because of my chronic illness and I'm heartbroken

Getting pregnant can be a challenge for many women, but throw in a chronic illness like MS or rheumatoid arthritis and it can feel like an impossible dream.

Dani-Elle Dubé

11 new baby and kid products our editors are loving this month

11 new baby and kid products our editors are loving this month

Today's Parent

5 methods of birth control moms love

5 methods of birth control moms love

There are more than enough obstacles to sex once you have kids—your birth control method doesn’t need to be another. Here are five methods moms love.

Kate Rae

Can you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you're pregnant or breastfeeding?

Can you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you're pregnant or breastfeeding?

With a lack of clear guidelines, the COVID vaccine is particularly hard to navigate for pregnant and breastfeeding people. Here’s everything we know so far.

Ariel Brewster

What to expect if you get pregnant while you're still breastfeeding

What to expect if you get pregnant while you're still breastfeeding

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Louise Gleeson

Is it possible to have a false-positive pregnancy test?

Trying to conceive

Is it possible to have a false-positive pregnancy test?

Yes! Here's everything you need to know about false-positive pregnancy tests and why you might see a second line when you're not actually pregnant.

Brianna Bell

Pregnant and alone at Christmas

Pregnant and alone at Christmas

Left pregnant and alone, Lola Augustine Brown shares her story of a Christmas that brought her more hope than she imagined.

Lola Augustine Brown

This ultrasound caught a baby peeing in utero

This ultrasound caught a baby peeing in utero

Most people get to see their baby's sweet face or their tiny hands and feet during an ultrasound appointment, but this mom got a different view.

Kevin John Siazon

31 times Halloween pumpkins totally nailed what it's like to be a parent

31 times Halloween pumpkins totally nailed what it's like to be a parent

For some, the pumpkin spice latte is life. For us, the literal pumpkin is life—specifically, what it's like being a parent.

Mandy Milks

Guide to labour induction: What to expect if you're getting induced

Guide to labour induction: What to expect if you're getting induced

If your midwife or OB has recommended inducing your labour, there are several different induction methods and terms you should know about.

Bonnie Schiedel

15 weird pregnancy symptoms that are actually totally normal

15 weird pregnancy symptoms that are actually totally normal

Here are just a few of the many weird pregnancy symptoms you might experience before your little one arrives—and why you shouldn’t worry about them.

Diana Duong

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