5 million children likely died because of conflict in Africa: study
A new study estimates that three infants die of war-related causes for every direct combat death in Africa. Continue reading
Maternal health
Miracle baby born to Edmonton mother with hyperemesis who weighed just 80 pounds
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
When women are pregnant, they typically gain weight. But that wasn’t the case for one Edmonton mother, who was so ill with hyperemisis, she had to spend five months in the hospital. Continue reading
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High number of babies being admitted to N.B. neonatal intensive care units: Report
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Some of the findings are raising questions about the health of pregnant women in the province and on the level of care that moms and newborns receive after birth. Continue reading
More hospitals in Canada becoming ‘baby friendly’
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
A growing number of hospitals in Canada are becoming “baby friendly,” a designation developed by the World Health Organization and brought to Canada by The Breastfeeding Committee for Canada. Continue reading
Study finds depression during pregnancy can alter a child’s brain
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
University of Calgary research is highlighting the importance of screening woman for depression during pregnancy after finding that left untreated, depression during and after pregnancy can alter a child’s brain. Continue reading
Twins born more than five weeks apart thanks to ‘rare technique’
Doctors in Tennessee are celebrating a medical “coup” after delivering twins 38 days apart. Continue reading
What’s killing babies in Canada’s North?
Nunavut has by far the highest rate of infant death in Canada – and it’s gotten higher. Continue reading
How Canada is fighting against child and forced marriages
A new report from Plan Canada highlights how millions of girls in developing countries are robbed of their power through child, early and forced marriages. Continue reading
Canada to help establish new global fund for maternal health
Canada will contribute to a new international fund to prevent maternal and newborn deaths, part of what Prime Minister Stephen Harper calls his No. 1 foreign-development priority. Continue reading
Is low iron intake during pregnancy to blame for autism risk?
A study suggests that expectant moms who don’t take iron supplements during their pregnancies are at greater risk of giving birth to a baby with autism. Continue reading
