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Pregnant Indigenous woman turned away from Kitimat hospital before stillbirth, family claimsThe family said the woman went to Kitimat General Hospital with steady contractions, but was instead re-directed to a hospital in Terrace about an hour away.HealthJan 29
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Childcare, second wave of pandemic key concerns among moms returning to work after maternity leaveLondon, Ont., area mothers at the end of their maternity leave say the struggle to find childcare options and the fear of a second wave of the virus are major concerns.HealthMay 26, 2020
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B.C. maternity nurse works last shift after 44 years on the job: ‘I’ve had a great run’Shelly Ehbrecht spent the last day of 2019 reflecting on her more than four decades on the job.Jan 1, 2020
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‘I’m scared’: Expectant mother worries about Campbellton hospital birth delivery servicesAn expectant mother in Campbellton says she’s concerned she’ll be forced to drive an hour away to give birth. “You’re supposed to be excited and looking forward to this day,” Katherine Boutin says, as she prepares to possibly travel when she goes into labour. “Now … I’m scared for it to happen because I don’t...HealthDec 19, 2019
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Over 35? Yes, you can still have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy babyWomen over 35 will usually have healthy pregnancies and babies, but there are some increased risks.HealthApr 22, 2018
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Pregnant? Know your rights in the workplaceAre employers allowed to let go of an employee on maternity leave? It depends – so here's what you need to know.LifestyleSep 20, 2017
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A tough childhood could lead to difficult pregnancies later on: Calgary researchNew research from the University of Calgary has found women who experience emotionally difficult times as children are more likely to have physical problems during pregnancy and emotional problems afterwards.HealthJun 26, 2017
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Military couple poses for touching maternity photo while 10,000 km apartNicole and Wesley Bedwell's unique way of incorporating the deployed dad into their first family photo is going viral.LifestyleMay 19, 2017
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Why new moms should be checked for depression long before baby is bornExperts say up to 13 per cent of new mothers experience mild to severe forms of depression around the time of their pregnancy, but only a small number of those women ever get help.HealthApr 14, 2017
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Slim pickings for Quebecers wanting to adopt internationallyThe Quebec government is responding after a Global News report about a Montreal woman who claims she has lost thousands of dollars and six years trying to adopt internationally.CanadaMar 29, 2017
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