Babies
Alberta midwives granted broader powers to give drugs, insert IUDs, perform ultrasounds
Midwives in Alberta will soon be able to provide greater care to expectant and new mothers, including prescribing and administering medications, inserting IUDs and performing ultrasounds. Continue reading
Appeal hearing Wednesday for Winnipeg woman convicted of hiding infant remains
An appeal hearing is being held Wednesday for a Winnipeg woman who was convicted of hiding the remains of six babies in a rented storage locker. Continue reading
New Canadian surrogate rules: What’s being proposed?
By Kim Smith Reporter
Should women be allowed to be paid to carry someone else’s baby? Continue reading
Kim Smith: Why some parents can’t afford to take parental leave
By Kim Smith Reporter
When I was six months pregnant, I was offered a fantastic opportunity reporting for Global Calgary. The problem was that it was a one-year contract, meaning if I took a full year of maternity leave, I’d be off for most of the job. Continue reading
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Why are parents reluctant to ask for help when they need it?
By Kim Smith Reporter
“It’s been a consistent chaos with great highs and very many lows, but last night was the lowest.” Continue reading
B.C. Midwives calling on provincial government to an increase in funding
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The Midwives Association of British Columbia (MABC), with babies in tow, made a visit to the B.C. Legislature on Thursday. Continue reading
New online tool created in Kelowna aims to help moms with postpartum depression
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
It’s called Birth Your Power, a 12-step online program designed to help women suffering from postpartum depression. Continue reading
“An awful and dark experience,” Kelowna mom on postpartum depression
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
When Sylvia Amsler’s daughter, Adelaine, was born in December 2014, she assumed it would be the happiest time of her life. But her introduction to motherhood was anything but. Continue reading
California twin sisters give birth on the same day
The sisters had bet on who would give first but say they never thought it would be so close. Continue reading
Dad’s exercise before conception may help child’s lifelong health
Researchers found paternal exercise has a significant impact on the metabolic health, including improved glucose metabolism, decreased body weight and a decreased fat mass, of their offspring well into adulthood. Continue reading
