Stillbirth

• Babies of immigrant parents at greater risk of stillbirth: Canadian study

  A new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that the rate of stillbirth and preterm birth was higher among immigrant parents when compared to native Canadians.

  Health

  Apr 1, 2024
  
• Mothers with obesity at greater risk of stillbirth: Canadian study

  A new CMAJ study suggests there is a higher risk of stillbirth in mothers with obesity, with experts saying early delivery could help minimize those risks.

  Health

  Mar 4, 2024
  
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• COVID-19 pandemic did not affect Canada’s preterm and stillbirth rates, study finds

  The study analyzed over 2.4 million births in Ontario and found that there was changes in the rates of such adverse birthing events during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2021
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• Pregnant Indigenous woman turned away from Kitimat hospital before stillbirth, family claims

  The family said the woman went to Kitimat General Hospital with steady contractions, but was instead re-directed to a hospital in Terrace about an hour away.

  Health

  Jan 29, 2021
• Calgary parents mourning the loss of babies now suffering from loss of annual event

  People in Calgary are struggling to support each other as the COVID-19 pandemic has robbed them of an important event.

  Aug 18, 2020
• Gender inequality a major contributor to global stillbirths, Saskatchewan study finds

  The rate of stillbirths around the world varies greatly. Now, new research from the University of Saskatchewan suggests a major factor in the disparity is gender inequality.

  Health

  Feb 5, 2020
• Alberta scientists may have discovered method to detect stillbirth

  University of Alberta researchers say their recent findings could allow doctors to detect the potential of stillbirth. 

  Health

  Jul 25, 2018
• Teen rape survivor suspected of abortion sentenced to 30 years in El Salvador prison

  A teen rape survivor to has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a suspected abortion after she suffered a stillbirth, sparking condemnation from women's rights activists.

  Crime

  Jul 10, 2017
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• Rick Hansen’s daughter welcomes baby boy, 20 months after stillbirth

  Rick Hansen's daughter Emma has given birth to a healthy baby boy, over a year after her first baby was stillborn a day before his due date.

  News

  Dec 18, 2016
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• 5 commonly asked questions about miscarriage

  Do you know the symptoms of a miscarriage and when it's most likely to occur? Here's what experts on pregnancy loss think you should know.

  Health

  Dec 13, 2016