First of all, welcome to the club. Now, forget everything you’ve ever read, heard or seen when it comes to being the perfect mom and prepare yourself to take it one day at a time (making up your own rules as you go along). Here’s how.

Circumcision is a controversial issue for parents and doctors alike. (The Canadian Paediatric Society refers to it as a "non-therapeutic" procedure because it's not medically necessary, although some families chose to circumcise for religious, social or cultural reasons.) But when you're deciding whether or not to have your son circumcised, it’s best to make the decision before you give birth. Here’s why:

Four percent of Canadian women will get gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) during their pregnancy. The good news? The negative side effects are easy to control once gestational diabetes is diagnosed.

Pregnant and planning a plane trip? Here's what you should know before you pack your bags and take to the skies:

Even if you’ve never seen a chiropractor before, pregnancy may be a good time to start. Here’s why: