New breastfeeding research project at KGH
A new research project is underway at Kingston General Hospital that aims to educate and support breastfeeding mothers.
For some women, pregnancy is a time of immense anxiety
For some women and their partners, pregnancy is a time of immense anxiety - not necessarily a time of joy. If a woman has experienced problems or miscarriages in previous pregnancies, this anxiety is often heightened.
What if all pregnant women in Canada died in a year?
The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 380,000 women die during pregnancy and child birth every year. That’s about the same number of women who give birth in Canada every year!
New Breastfeeding Clinic in KFL&A
This free breastfeeding clinic at the KFL&A Public Health Unit provides you with information and support that will give you the confidence to know your baby is breastfeeding well. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant looks forward to answering your breastfeeding questions.
Use of steroids before and after delivery
Before delivery:
The incidence of premature birth is increasing across Canada and around the world. The latest figures indicate approximately 7.8% of all births deliver before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy (full term is 40 weeks).
Risks of delaying motherhood
Two separate articles from the Globe and Mail this month deal with the same issue: delaying motherhood.
Home vs Hospital
“Are home births safe?” This is the headline to the article in the August 26 issue of Maclean's magazine reviewing the debate over home birth versus hospital.
Improper swaddling can damage baby's hips
According to an article that was published in the Globe & Mail on September 8th, improper swaddling may be damaging to a baby's hips.
Recent drug study causes miscarriage anxiety
A research study recently published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal - and picked up by numerous news outlets, including
Can high doses of folic acid prevent pre-eclampsia?
FACT (High Dose Folic Acid Supplementation Throughout Pregnancy for Pre-eclampsia Prevention).