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March 9, 2022
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Volunteers Needed!

EVALUATING NEGATIVE THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS ASSOCIATED WITH WEIGHT GAIN DURING PREGNANCY

 

What Does This Study Involve?

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May 11, 2021
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Vaping in Pregnancy Research Study

The Vaping in Pregnancy Research Study is a national study being conducted by the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health (CEWH) in partnership with the SOGC.

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April 17, 2020
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COVID-19, mental health and physical activity

Researchers at the University of Alberta are looking for women who are currently pregnant or postpartum (up to 1 year post-birth) to participate in a research survey about COVID-19, mental health and physical activity!

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July 17, 2019
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The Disability and Pregnancy Study

Researchers at the University of Toronto are doing a study to learn about the experiences and needs of women, trans, and non-binary with disabilities when they are pregnant and having a baby.
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October 24, 2018
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Study of New Mothers now recruiting in Kingston, Ontario

The Queen’s Perinatal Research Unit is examining the long-term effects of preeclampsia using state-of-the-art, non-invasive imaging technology. We are currently recruiting women with recent, uncomplicated pregnancies (between 6 months and 5 years postpartum) to take part in a safe and painless assessment of vascular function.
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December 16, 2015
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Have your abdominal muscles recovered after pregnancy?

We are looking for women in the Kingston area who have delivered their first child approximately one year ago. Our study consists of a physical assessment of your trunk muscles using ultrasound imaging.

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December 7, 2015
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Research Study: Pregnant and New Mothers

The University of Toronto is conducting a Canada-wide study to learn about the challenges new mothers AND fathers experience together in the first two years of their baby’s life.

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May 21, 2015
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Are you a mom with a physical disability?

Researchers at the University of Toronto would like to hear about the pregnancy, labour, birth and mothering experiences of physically disabled women. They are interested in your recommendations to improve care experiences!

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March 19, 2015
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Researchers from McMaster University wish to invite you to participate in a study!

We are looking for: pregnant and parenting young women between the ages of 16-24 years old who smoke currently or smoked prior to becoming pregnant.

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October 1, 2014
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OMama Project wants to hear from you!

OMama is a maternity care communication project initiated this spring by the Better Outcomes Registry & Network (BORN) in Ontario.

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