11 labour and delivery unit nurses at 1 Edmonton hospital pregnant at the same time
Their job is to assist in the birth of other people’s babies, but the roles are about to be reversed for 11 nurses at one Edmonton hospital. Continue reading
Pregnancy
‘Beyond lucky’: Woman with uterus transplant gives birth to ‘miracle’ baby
There have been about 70 uterus transplants performed worldwide. Continue reading
Toronto’s Miles Nadal Heart Centre tackling heart disease in pregnancy
By Jamie Mauracher Digital Broadcast Journalist
“What is really important is to talk to women early, prior to getting pregnant, so they can hear about the risks specific to their cardiac condition.” Continue reading
Pregnant teens face higher rates of depression, poverty and substance use: study
Pregnant teenagers are more likely than their adult counterparts to live in poverty, have poor mental health and experience higher rates of substance use, a new study suggests. Continue reading
Weight gain during pregnancy: What experts consider ‘normal’
It is possible to gain too much or not enough, experts say. Continue reading
Pregnant women should induce at 41 weeks, rather than taking a wait-and-see approach: study
Inducing labour at 41 weeks might be safer for late-term pregnancies than watching and waiting, according to a new study. Continue reading
More pregnant women are using cannabis despite its dangers: study
Using cannabis while pregnant can affect fetal brain development, health experts say. Continue reading
Mother who had multiple miscarriages reflects on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
By Caryn Lieberman Digital Broadcast Journalist
“I think we hear about miscarriage and we kind of know what it means, but we don’t necessarily know what it means for the particular person.” Continue reading
Giraffe calf born at the Calgary Zoo
Zoo officials announced on Wednesday that Emara the Masai giraffe became a mother on Sept. 29, giving birth to a male calf. Continue reading
Chinook Regional Hospital adds midwifery services
The changes are in response to a 50 per cent increase across the province in the number of families using midwives during their pregnancies and births. Continue reading