Placenta in Pregnancy: Development, Functions, and Possible Complications
What Is Placenta? The placenta is a temporary organ that forms during pregnancy and is delivered in the last stage of labour. It connects the developing baby to the uterus…
Understanding Infections During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know – Part II: UTI, Stomach Flu, and Gynecological Infections
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,…
Understanding Infections During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know – Part I: Routine Tests and Respiratory Infections
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,…
What does the first six months after giving birth look like?
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…
Ontario Breast Screening Program OBSP
Introduction Breast Cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases among women, with a serious impact on the health and well-being of individuals and the community. If left undetected…
Understanding Blood Groups in Pregnancy – Part 2
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…
Understanding Blood Groups in Pregnancy – Part 1
Introduction Pregnancy is a fascinating journey, but it can present complexities, particularly when it comes to differences in blood groups between the mother, father, and fetus. Having some basic understanding…
Thyroid Diseases in Pregnancy
Thyroid is one of the endocrine glands that regulate our body’s metabolism by releasing Thyroid hormones. This glad is prone to some changes during pregnancy to efficiently address the increased…
Post-partum Mental Health and Mood Challenges
The journey doesn't end with labor. The post-partum period is an important step in perinatal care. It starts immediately after labour and typically continues for 6-12 months. Dealing with the…
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Recent Changes to the Ontario Cervical Screening Program (OCSP)
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…