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IVF, fertility help costs are rising. For many that means ‘reconsidering’Fertility treatment costs are rising as Canadians are having the fewest babies ever. A Global News analysis found one fertility treatment costs $3,000 more than four years ago.HealthMar 2
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Canada’s fertility rate has hit its lowest level in recorded historyThe Canadian fertility rate has hit its lowest level since Statistics Canada began collecting data more than a century ago.CanadaJan 31
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B.C. birthrates dropping amid high cost of living and childcare challengesThere were 41,833 babies born in B.C. last year, one of the lowest rates in more than 15 years. A reason why is the rising cost of living and the lack of housing in B.C.HealthSep 27, 2023
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Chinese colleges extend spring break, urging students to ‘fall in love’Nine colleges in China announced an extended week-long break with the theme of enjoying flowers and falling in love.TrendingMar 31, 2023
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Pandemic baby bump in the OkanaganAccording to Interior Health, last year there were 6,136 newborns in its hospitals, a nine per cent increase of 489 births from 2020.HealthMar 22, 2022
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The number of births in Canada has fallen to a 15-year low amid COVID-19 pandemicAn expert said the declining birth rate can also be pinned to financial and societal changes being felt among younger Canadians compared to previous generations.CanadaOct 2, 2021
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Male birth control study halted due to ‘mood swings’ in participantsThe male birth control method had showed a stunning 96 per cent success rate.HealthOct 31, 2016
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Quebec birthrate falls for sixth straight yearThe province's statistics bureau said the 2015 rate was 1.6 children per woman, down one per cent from 2014.CanadaMay 8, 2016
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Germany’s highest court nixes federal funding for stay-at-home parentsGermany's highest court has ruled that government funding for stay-at-home parents breaches the country's federal rules.WorldJul 21, 2015
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