Pregnancy

• Demonstrators at reproductive justice rally in Calgary say there’s not enough access to abortion in Alberta

  Dozens of people gathered in downtown Calgary on Sunday to support abortion rights and to raise awareness around the Roe v. Wade ruling.

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  May 15
  
• ‘Significant loss’: Midwives, mothers concerned by midwife shortage in Abbotsford, B.C.

  When Alescia Richardson started 13 years ago, she said there were about 21 midwives with primary privileges in the community. By her count, there will soon be less than 10.

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  May 5
  
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• COVID-19: Mother talks about challenges of having a baby during Ontario’s third lockdown

  Pregnancy and postpartum athleticism coach Jamie Straker says isolation during the postpartum period for new moms is taking a toll on women's mental and physical health.

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  Jan 26
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• Anthology created for mothers struggling with perinatal mental health

  'You Are Not Alone' the anthology is meant to show women struggling with perinatal mental health exactly that they are not alone. 

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  Jan 23
• ‘Another layer of stress’: Expecting mom on Peace Arch Hospital maternity ward closure

  Sandra Morse's first child is due in March and her carefully-prepared birth plan included labouring at her parents' house and delivering at the Peace Arch Hospital.

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  Jan 17
• COVID-19: Low vaccine uptake among pregnant women in Hamilton ‘troubling’ amid recent baby boom

  Hamilton obstetrician Dr. Jon Barrett says women not vaccinated are more at risk for severe illness should they get COVID.

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  Oct 26, 2021
• Pregnant women more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19; health officials urge vaccinations

  COVID-19 infections have also shown to have impacts on the pregnancy itself and increase the risk of premature labour, requiring a caesarian birth and having a still-birth.

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  Oct 22, 2021
• COVID-19: Alberta telephone town hall to address vaccine questions around fertility and pregnancy

  Alberta's chief medical officer of health said she is still hearing questions about whether COVID-19 vaccines impact fertility or are safe for pregnant women. 

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  Oct 22, 2021
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• Partners and support persons still excluded from pregnancy ultrasounds due to COVID-19

  “There needs to be regional direction, so if some hospitals are able to allow partners to attend for prenatal appointments ... most likely all hospitals are able to do that."

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  Oct 18, 2021
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• Support people with COVID-19 allowed to accompany patients giving birth at Alberta hospitals

  People who test positive for COVID-19 are allowed to be with the maternity patient during their hospital stay as an essential or designated support person, AHS said.

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  Oct 10, 2021