Reproductive health

• Point Douglas councillor leading charge for free menstrual products in City of Winnipeg buildings

  Coun. Vivian Santos introduced a motion that passed unanimously at the Standing Policy Committee, asking for a report on the costs associated with providing free period products.

  Health

  Mar 18
• ‘We’ve had people at our door in tears’: COVID-19 adds barriers to sexual health resources

  The COVID-19 pandemic has increased barriers to sexual health resources, experts say, with many clinics either reducing their hours and services or closing their doors altogether.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 24
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• Ocean research group says right whale entanglements hurt animals’ reproductive health

  Senior scientist says whales waste valuable energy escaping and healing from entanglements instead of using that energy to raise and feed calves.

  Environment

  Nov 23, 2020
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• Experts say women shouldn’t put off sexual health care during coronavirus pandemic

  Sexual health experts across Canada are concerned the COVID-19 pandemic may be causing women to neglect their reproductive care.

  Health

  May 5, 2020
• Charity that offers support to Canadians struggling with infertility could fold

  Fertility Matters Canada is one of the only national charities that helps people with infertility issues.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2019
• ‘There is a problem here’: advocates sound alarm over abortion access in Canada

  "People in Canada tend to think access to abortion is just a given and it's not."

  Jun 21, 2019
• Women’s advocates to publish resource guide to accessing abortion in Nova Scotia

  "The goal is to make sure that we are clear and transparent about what the law is in Canada and to give people a resource in navigating the medical system." 

  Health

  Apr 7, 2019
• What you need to know about Ireland’s bitterly-debated abortion vote

  Ireland will go to the polls Friday to vote on whether abortion should be legal, in a bitterly-contested campaign that has divided the country.

  Politics

  May 24, 2018
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• Over 35? Yes, you can still have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby

  Women over 35 will usually have healthy pregnancies and babies, but there are some increased risks.

  Health

  Apr 22, 2018
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• Alberta government to cover cost of medical abortion pill

  Alberta has become the latest province to cover the cost of a medical abortion pill called Mifegymiso.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2017