Regina walk aims to raise money for those struggling with infertility
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
A Saskatchewan charity is working to raise money to help those struggling with infertility. Continue reading
In Vitro Fertilization
CHUM’s embryo research could improve IVF treatment in the future
The discovery, which is still in its early stages, could help those opting for IVF treatment. Continue reading
IVF linked to slightly higher risk of pregnancy complications, study says
Women who become pregnant using fertility treatments, particularly in-vitro fertilization, have a slightly higher risk of severe complications around the time of delivery compared to women who conceive naturally, research suggests. Continue reading
How donating breast milk helped one woman heal after losing a baby
By Kim Smith Reporter
When Stephanie Murphy became pregnant in June, it was after five years of trying to conceive, two rounds of in vitro fertilization and a miscarriage at 15 weeks. Continue reading
Family Matters 2018 Year in Review: extended parental leave, unique ways to parenthood and improving family life
By Kim Smith Reporter
A lot changed for Canadian families in 2018, from an extended parental leave to new rules proposed for surrogate moms. Continue reading
Saskatoon parents welcome triplets through reproductive technology
A Saskatoon couple recently welcomed triplets into their lives using reproductive technology. Continue reading
2 years later: How an Ontario funded fertility program has helped one family grow
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
The couple acknowledged they were able to continue on the path to parenthood thanks to a provincially funded program launched in December 2015. Continue reading
Rally opposes discontinuation of uninsured fertility services at Edmonton hospital
A rally Thursday at the Alberta legislature will protest an Alberta Health Services decision to cancel non-insured fertility services like IVF and IUI at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton. Continue reading
Petition to keep IUI, IVF fertility services at Edmonton clinic surpasses 13,000 signatures
A petition opposing the closure of offering non-insured fertility services at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women in north Edmonton is gaining support. Continue reading
Alberta doctor says AHS cancelling fertility services is a ‘tragedy of all tragedies’
Dr. Tarek Motan, an Edmonton reproductive endocrinologist, said the cancellation of in vitro and insemination services at northern Alberta’s only public clinic shows the province does not understand how desperate Albertans are to have children. Continue reading