Women's health

I was sure that my second son couldn't possibly be mine. I had no idea it was a symptom of postpartum depression, lurking beneath the new-mom exhaustion.

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.

The changes that occur during pregnancy and postpartum can make women feel like their bodies are out of control. That's when eating disorders creep in.

Having a weekly hour for myself saved me after my son was born. But we’re not talking yoga class. My me time—pelvic floor physiotherapy—was intense.