Disclaimer This blog post is not intended as professional medical advice and serves for general information purposes. It cannot replace a healthcare professional's opinion, and your family physician, nurse practitioner,…
The first few months after giving birth might seem overwhelming, especially for those experiencing it for the first time. In this post, we try to break this period down into…
Fetal Blood Groups and Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN) In cases of Rh incompatibility, an Rh-negative mother may develop antibodies against an Rh-positive fetus’s red blood cells…
The effect of smoking on pregnancy from preconception to postnatal has been extensively researched in the field of maternal and child health. Numerous publications have delved into this subject, highlighting…
Have you heard about the recent changes to the Ontario Cervical Screening Program (OCSP) recommendations? We thought it would be beneficial to briefly review these updates and inform our audience…
Intro Abdominal pain is commonly experienced by women during pregnancy. While it mostly occurs due to normal physiological and anatomical changes in the mother to support the growth of the…
Vaccines are one of the primary means of disease prevention today. They help reduce the incidence and the burden of many serious conditions on the individual as well as the…
Stress and Pregnancy Pregnancy is often portrayed as a joyful journey, but just like most exciting rides, it can also be a time filled with anxiety. Stats show that while…
Introduction It is now well-established, through years of research and study, that breastfeeding provides many benefits to both the newborn and the mother, unmatched by those of any formula or…
Preeclampsia is one of the most serious complications which may occur during pregnancy. More specifically, it falls under the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. This condition is not uncommon and can…
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