Maternal Health
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Extreme heat may increase risk of severe health problems during pregnancy: studyA study published Thursday in the JAMA Network Open found that exposure to extreme heat may increase the risk of severe health problems in pregnant individuals.CanadaSep 9
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Montreal researcher looks back at study on 1998 ice storm babies and maternal stress in disastersThe research found that the mother's hardships affected all the areas, especially their physical development, such as their body mass index and risk for obesity.CanadaJan 6
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Demonstrators at reproductive justice rally in Calgary say there’s not enough access to abortion in AlbertaDozens of people gathered in downtown Calgary on Sunday to support abortion rights and to raise awareness around the Roe v. Wade ruling.HealthMay 15, 2022
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New parents struggle with isolation, fatigue during COVID-19 pandemic: expertA doula and coordinator at Regina Perinatal Health Network, says new parents are dealing with added stress like lack of family support due to the pandemic and returning to work.HealthDec 5, 2021
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‘Complicated pregnancy scenarios’ a reality at Toronto’s Sinai Health amid COVID-19 3rd wave"We have definitely seen some of the most complicated pregnancy scenarios I think, that we would have faced in our careers during this third wave in particular."HealthMay 7, 2021
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Calgary woman on mission to prevent preeclampsia deaths after losing her daughter"Can you imagine that? Doesn't that make you want to punch the wall? A baby aspirin per night could have saved her life."HealthDec 11, 2020
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COVID-19: New mom shares story of medically difficult and lonely year: ‘I almost died four times’An Alberta woman hopes her story of surviving a difficult and lonely year sparks hope for others who are also struggling.FeaturesOct 23, 2020
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Why is the C-section rate still climbing in Canada?Every year the rate of delivering a baby via surgery continues to climb and is far above the ideal rate put forward by the World Health Organization.HealthMay 28, 2019
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How Indigenous midwives help reconnect women with culture and pregnancy careAccessing an Indigenous midwife in Canada today is nearly impossible, according to Carol Couchie, an Indigenous midwife and co-chair of the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives.CanadaMay 21, 2019
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5 million children likely died because of conflict in Africa: studyA new study estimates that three infants die of war-related causes for every direct combat death in Africa.WorldAug 30, 2018
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