Maternity and Kids

16:14, July 24

Woman sues fertility clinic

A lawsuit filed by a Toronto woman against a fertility clinic that she claims was responsible for the loss of dozens of her eggs has drawn attention to a reproductive industry that doctors and medical…

16:07, July 3

Quebec fertility rate outpacing Ontario’s

Quebec’s long-term attempt to boost its fertility rate by offering cheap childcare appears to be paying off, according to a new study from Statistics Canada. The study, which was released Wednesday, shows that Quebec’s fertility…

12:25, June 5

FDA warns teething medicines unsafe

Federal health officials warned parents Wednesday about the dangers of teething remedies that contain a popular numbing ingredient and asked manufacturers to stop selling their products intended for babies and toddlers. The Food and Drug…

21:51, October 14

Epidurals do not slow labour, study suggests

Contrary to popular belief, epidural painkilling medication does not slow down labour for pregnant women, according to a U.S. study published Tuesday. The findings suggest that the long-held practice of reducing or stopping an epidural…

20:17, September 2

New risk for new moms and moms to be

In developed nations like Canada, it’s highly unusual for women to die during pregnancy and in the first year following the birth of a child.  A study published earlier today in the Canadian Medical Association…