New Parents
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Postpartum depression in fathers ‘very real,’ researchers sayAs male-inclusive science surrounding pregnancy grows, age-old assumptions about the toll childbirth can have on fathers are being questioned.HealthMay 10, 2022
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Halifax research looking into postpartum life, COVID-19 and the virtual world'We know it's not the same and we know that there are downfalls to it and that it can't take the place of in-person. But is it better than nothing?' said one of the researchers.HealthOct 22, 2021
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‘Let’s make this normal’: Maritime politicians want more support for new parents in politicsMegan Mitton says making the legislature friendly for new parents is an important step in attracting younger people to enter politics.PoliticsMar 9, 2021
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New fathers should be screened for postpartum depression, researchers say"Although many new dads experience depressive symptoms, few know how to identify the signs or talk about their struggles," one researcher said.CanadaDec 26, 2019
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Nearly one quarter of moms experience postpartum depression or anxiety: StatCanAccording to recently compiled statistics, almost one-quarter of mothers experience either postpartum depression or an anxiety disorder in the months following birth.HealthJun 24, 2019
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Nova Scotia joins other provinces by lengthening parental leave timeChanges introduced to the Labour Standards Code will mean parents can to take up to 77 weeks in combined pregnancy and parental leave.CanadaSep 13, 2018
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Edmonton Oilers’ goalie Cam Talbot and wife Kelly welcome twin babiesThe Edmonton Oilers family has two new - and very adorable - members. Goaltender Cam Talbot and his wife welcomed twins Wednesday.FeaturesOct 19, 2016
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IN PHOTOS: Global Baby Shower celebrates Edmonton moms and moms-to-beThe third annual Global Baby Shower took place at Kingsway Mall Sunday afternoon and celebrated local mothers-to-be.EntertainmentOct 16, 2016
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Four plead guilty in misuse of patient records from Toronto hospitalsThe Ontario Securities Commission says four people have pleaded guilty to charges laid after thousands of confidential records were taken from two Toronto hospitals and used to market Registered Education Savings Plans to new parents.CanadaJun 2, 2016
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