Flu season is coming
In Ontario, the flu shot is offered for free at clinics and doctor’s offices to anyone over 6 months of age and is the best way to reduce the risk of severe illness from the flu.
Tub useful for pre-labor but not birth
A new position statement released last week recognizes the benefits of laboring in a tub of warm water to relieve pain and discomfort but does not recommend women give birth in the tub.
Assessing the risks of pain medication in pregnancy
A few weeks ago a study was released claiming a link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and ADHD in kids.
Planned C-section no safer than vaginal delivery of twins
The media has recently reported on a Canadian study of twin births that determined a planned cesarean delivery is not necessarily any safer for either mother or child than a planned vaginal del
A New Screening Test: Good News - Only for Ontario Babies
Last month, the province of Ontario celebrated the launch of a new life-saving screening test for newborns.
Bed Rest Not The Answer
An article on bed rest that gets it right!
Prenatal Screening and Gene Tests
Prenatal screening, which is used to identify fetal problems, or the chance that a baby has a chromosomal abnormality like Down Syndrome, has been continuously improving.
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) is very common, affecting 80% of women. It also goes by the misnomer “morning sickness” - it can happen at any time of the day, or night.
Hope vs Reality. New advances in fertility treatments
Yes, recent news about advances in fertility treatments may offer some women hope, as reported in this week’s Globe and Mail article, Over 40 a
Depression During Pregnancy
Last week’s Toronto Star article on prenatal depression (depression during pregnancy) highlighted a real issue that we are seeing more and more of i