Pregnancy

• ‘Total challenge’: Rising cost of baby supplies pushes vulnerable Ontario mothers to the brink

  Community shelters for new mothers and infants are working hard to make ends meet as costs for baby supplies and housing continue to increase.

  Economy

  Nov 19
  
• Pregnancy and coffee: A cup of joe may not be as risky as you think

  Drinking coffee during pregnancy may not be as risky as once thought, according to a study that found no strong link between caffeine and neurodevelopmental problems in children.

  Health

  Oct 21
  
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• This pregnancy multivitamin is being recalled in Canada. Here’s why.

  The products were distributed in Alberta, B.C., Ontario and Quebec to various retailers, though the recall does not say when the products were sold.

  Canada

  Oct 17
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• Folic acid could help disrupt link between lead and autism during pregnancy: Study

  “Folic acid supplementation during pregnancy has numerous benefits to child health, especially brain development,” PhD candidate Joshua Alampi said in a statement.

  Health

  Oct 16
• Is any amount of alcohol safe in pregnancy? What to know

  People who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant are advised by their health-care providers to stay away from alcohol because of the potential risks to their baby.

  Health

  Sep 19
• Pregnant people with disabilities face barriers to accessible care: report 

  The report published on Tuesday calls for more education and training about disabilities for physicians, nurses and other care providers who work with pregnant people.   

  Health

  May 28
• Mother’s Day Miracle: Rare medical intervention saves high-risk pregnancy for Ontario woman

  "Tehmina is a force of nature and she was set on doing everything she could to save these babies," said Liu.

  Health

  May 10
• N.S. mom calls for better ultrasound access after private clinic reveals twins

  A Halifax mother is calling for better access to hospital ultrasounds after she recently discovered she was having twins while receiving private care.

  Health

  Apr 27
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• Saskatchewan midwife regulations changed to broaden scope of service

  Regulations are being amended for midwives in Saskatchewan to allow them to offer a larger range of services.

  Health

  Apr 15
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• Folic acid is often used in pregnancy. Why Canada just recalled multiple brands

  The recalled products contain a nitrosamine impurity, N-nitroso-folic acid, at levels exceeding the acceptable intake established by Health Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 13