Mother and stranger celebrate unusual delivery this Mother’s Day
Crystal Black and Tamala Peters met for the first time on April 2 when Peters helped Black deliver her baby in a grocery store parking lot. Continue reading
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In vitro fertilization, surrogacy present class divide for LGBT parents in China
LGBTQ families with children are rare in China, since in vitro fertilization and surrogacy is not affordable for many. Continue reading
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
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Mother, baby in good health after evidence of childbirth found in Mississauga park
The objects were placed in the park to be “reunited with nature,” Marttini said. Continue reading
Politicians at odds over Winnipeg Birth Centre targets, costs
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
A facility that appeared to be underused for births now has Manitoba’s Health Minister questioning whether the initial target set seven years ago was achievable. Continue reading
Canadian mothers increasingly giving birth through c-section
Caesarian sections accounted for 28 per cent of Canadian births last year. Continue reading
Why new moms often don’t get enough exercise after birth
It can be challenging to get back into an exercise routine after birth, and one expert says moms need more support from their health-care providers. Continue reading
Canadian doctors warn of hot tub births after baby develops life-threatening infection
A newborn girl in Canada developed a life-threatening infection after being delivered in a hot tub, according to a case report that some doctors say offers fresh evidence that women should not deliver babies in water. Continue reading
Jehovah’s Witness who died after childbirth remembered in Laval
A public memorial was held in Laval Saturday afternoon in honour of Eloïse Dupuis, who died from complications following childbirth in October. Continue reading
Canadian women delaying childbirth, teen pregnancies falling: Stats Canada
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
Statistics Canada numbers suggest more Canadian women are delaying childbirth and teen pregnancy rates are dropping off. Continue reading