How Bad Is Smoking For Your Pregnancy?
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…
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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…
Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy: When to Worry
Introduction We have previously discussed the causes of stomachache during pregnancy in an extensive post. In this quick review, we aim to briefly recount some of the more serious causes…
Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy: Exploring the Causes of Baby Belly Aches
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…
Uterine Bleeding and Pregnancy: Causes and Complications
While uterine bleeding is not very common during pregnancy, it can occur at any stage. Several factors can cause this condition, which mostly needs immediate attention by a healthcare professional.…
5 Mindfulness Techniques for a Stress-Free Pregnancy
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…
Routine Visits During The Pregnancy
Introduction It is well known that pregnancy is a determining period for the long-term health and well-being of the baby and each member of the expecting family. Despite the family…
Sleeping During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an incredible time, but it can get tricky, especially when it comes to getting a good night's sleep. As your body is trying to adapt to your growing…
Everything you need to know about Diabetes and pregnancy – Part 1
Introduction Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease of poorly controlled blood sugar levels which can affect pregnancy in various forms. Due to the chronic and progressive nature of this…
Tracking your Gestational Weight Gain
Expecting mother’s body goes through different, and often challenging developments throughout pregnancy. These physiological changes prepare the body to host and support both the intra-uterine and post-partum growth and development…