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Your pregnancy: weeks 18-22. A month of finishing touches for the baby.

Your pregnancy: weeks 23 – 27. Your baby develops movements that will later help it take its first whiff of air in the world, inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid.

You might think it’s too early to start planning for the big day, but it’s never too early to starting thinking about what kind of birthing experience will be the ideal one for you. 

Your pregnancy: weeks 14-17. Your baby's individual features and sensory organs are now being fine tuned.

10 essential questions about gestational diabetes answered

Did you know? The “superpowers” of breast milk for your baby (and you) cannot be underestimated—and pregnancy is the perfect time to prepare.

Babies’ taste preferences start before they are born

Your pregnancy: weeks 1-4 – the start of your first trimester. The first signs of pregnancy may be very obvious… or not at all.

Your pregnancy: weeks 28-31. Your baby and you are now in the final stretch.

Your pregnancy: weeks 9-13. Your silhouette still may not show your pregnancy, but you begin to feel that the baby is there.

By Dr. Jeff Habert, family physician

Your house is about to become home to all kinds of firsts for your new family addition—make sure everyone can share every special moment in a safe environment where your baby can thrive!

Time to think about what to pack for your new baby—including that special going-home outfit—and for yourself, as well as what you might need for breastfeeding.

Did you know? Your partner’s diet and lifestyle can play a vital role in conceiving your future baby.

Make sure your feeding plans don’t get overlooked in all the excitement of your new arrival.

Did you know? Developing your support network now can help you feel good about feeding your baby later.

There are so many things to do before bringing baby home from the hospital.

Your pregnancy: weeks 36 – 39.  It’s the final countdown to your baby’s grand entrance!

Packing for the hospital is not quite as simple as packing for a weekend trip since you leave home pregnant, and return with an extra bundle of joy.

Your pregnancy: weeks 32-35.  Your baby is still developing as you near the finish line and it’s mostly adding the finishing touches from here on out.

Your pregnancy: weeks 5-8. A balanced diet, rich in vitamins and minerals, is important during this stage.

A lack of folic acid during pregnancy leads to higher risk of neural tube defects in the baby. Learn about supplementing with folic acid and how much you need.

Schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider to discuss your plans to become pregnant, then fill out this preconception checklist and take it with you.

Experts agree breast milk is best for babies.