Pregnancy

• COVID-19 vaccine protects pregnant women from getting severely ill, study finds

  Dr. Deborah Money, senior author of the paper published Monday in JAMA, said having such a large study "robustly" confirms the benefit of COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women.

  Health

  Dec 15
  
• Keep taking Tylenol during pregnancy, Health Canada says amid Trump claims

  The advisory is the latest pushback on claims raised by U.S. President Donald Trump and his top political health appointees this week linking acetaminophen to autism.

  Health

  Sep 24
  
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• Tylenol still safe to use in pregnancy, Canadian doctors say after review

  The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada said there is no causal evidence linking prenatal exposure to acetaminophen and neurodevelopmental disorders like autism.

  Health

  Sep 16
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• COVID shot is safe during pregnancy, Canadian doctors say after U.S. move

  Canadian gynecologists spoke out after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared the shot is no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women in the U.S.

  Health

  May 28
• B.C. woman says liquor distribution branch discriminated against her when pregnant

  Powell told Global News she has already spent $25,000 on lawyers and is now proceeding to trial without legal help.

  Apr 10
• ‘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, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
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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, 2024
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• 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, 2024