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…
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…
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…
Giving Birth: How to prepare for the BIG DAY
Introduction Giving Birth is one of the most life-changing and impactful experiences a family, specifically a mother, goes through. Considering the amount of time and effort put into supporting a…
Breech Presentation: What It Means for the Mother and the Baby
Introduction Breech presentation is a common complication that affects about 3-4% of pregnancies at term. This number increases among preterm labor, as spontaneous correction of the presenting part is also…
What You Need to Know about Vaccination and Pregnancy
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…
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…
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.…