While pregnancy cravings can make it seem like your appetite has increased, the phrase “eating The post Are pregnant women really eating for two? appeared first on ParentsCanada - Canada's Leading Parenting Website ..read more

While there are risks associated with heavy lifting for pregnant people, many parents-to-be want to The post Should pregnant women worry about lifting heavy things? appeared first on ParentsCanada - Canada's Leading Parenting Website ..read more

Attending prenatal classes can be beneficial for many expectant parents, but whether or not you The post Do I really need to attend prenatal classes?  appeared first on ParentsCanada - Canada's Leading Parenting Website ..read more

Despite having a birth plan, labour and delivery can be unpredictable, and unexpected things can The post What unexpected things can happen during labour and delivery?  appeared first on ParentsCanada - Canada's Leading Parenting Website ..read more

Pregnancy tests are generally quite accurate when used correctly. Most basic, urine-based pregnancy tests claim The post How accurate are pregnancy tests and how soon is too soon to test? appeared first on ParentsCanada - Canada's Leading Parenting Website ..read more

Pregnancy symptoms can vary greatly from woman to woman, and even from pregnancy to pregnancy. The post What are the first pregnancy symptoms that typically appear? appeared first on ParentsCanada - Canada's Leading Parenting Website ..read more

If you’re expecting a baby this summer, get in on the trend that is #BarbieCore, in anticipation of the Barbie movie hitting theatres. We’ve rounded up 36 Barbie-inspired baby names to get you inspired. Greta Gerwig-directed Barbie, hit theatres and made history in July 2023, and not just because it was the highest grossing film of that year. The cast boasts a who’s who of Hollywood, from Margot Robbie and America Ferrara to Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell, many in variations of the titular role. (You’re also gonna see John Cena and Dua Lipa as Mermaid Ken and Barbie, Issa Rae a President Barbie ..read more

We all have different approaches to how we parent our kids, but no matter how we operate, we almost certainly fall into one of four clinical approaches. Read on to learn more about the base parenting styles and their more common, modern-day offshoots. In the 1960s, renowned clinical and developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind identified three main parenting styles—authoritarian, authoritative and permissive. In practice, they are just as they sound: Authoritarian parents are often overbearing and imperious; authoritative parents provide a balance between structure and independence; permissiv ..read more

Sometimes called the “baby blues”, it’s normal to feel it’s normal to feel weepy, exhausted and overwhelmed for several days after giving birth. Many new mothers experience the “baby blues”, but many new mothers also experience postpartum depression. In fact, it can even affect new dads. More research is needed to connect all of the dots, but it’s thought to be linked to the sharp drop in estrogen and progesterone levels after delivery. Postpartum depression can impact not only you, but also your baby and make bonding challenging. If you are struggling, be sure to reach out to a healthcare pro ..read more

When she was 33 weeks pregnant, Laura Avett told her obstetrician about a bizarre sensation she was having. “I know this sounds ridiculous,” she recalls saying, “but at times I feel like the baby is going to fall out of me.” It wasn’t ridiculous at all. An assessment showed that Laura’s cervix was already dilating. She had signs of preeclampsia (a pregnancy-related condition characterized by high blood pressure) and was at risk for preterm labour (delivering the baby before 37 weeks). The doctor put Laura on strict bedrest to help prevent premature delivery: she had to remain lying down at all ..read more