Infertility
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
COMMENTARY: Why men are willing to donate sperm — and are using Facebook to make the arrangements
An increasing number of men are going online to make arrangements to donate sperm through Facebook or connection websites. Here’s why they donate. Continue reading
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Women share experiences for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and yet many women say miscarriage is still only talked about in hushed tones. Continue reading
Cancer-linked chemicals found in baby blankets, bibs sold in Canada: report
The study, which looked at products in Canada, Mexico and the U.S., found the chemicals present in 86 per cent of the tested baby bibs and blankets available north of the border. Continue reading
Peterborough Butterfly Run raises awareness, funds for those who have lost a child
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
One issue for friends of those who have lost a child is to how best to show support. Continue reading
Saskatoon parents welcome triplets through reproductive technology
A Saskatoon couple recently welcomed triplets into their lives using reproductive technology. Continue reading
New website aims to change conversation surrounding women’s health issues
Kristina Kasparian has been suffering from endometriosis for 20 years and she’s hoping her new website will help raise awareness about the disease and other issues surrounding female health. Continue reading
Infertility research focusing on women, leaving sperm science behind
Experts say more than half of fertility problems are caused by the male. But most infertility research has focused on women. Continue reading
3 kids, 3 different ways: an Edmonton couple’s tough road to parenthood
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
Edmonton couple Schoena and Jason Strudwick’s three children were conceived three different ways. They share their long, heartbreaking road to parenthood and what it’s taught them. Continue reading