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Top court rules on pregnant women’s benefits
The country's top court has ruled quickly and unexpectedly from the bench, siding with the B.C. Teachers' Federation in an employment dispute over maternity benefits.
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Baby in Washington enters the world weighing nearly 15 pounds
Just over a week after a woman in Colorado gave birth to a baby weighing just under 14 pounds, a hospital in Washington has reported a newborn tipping the scales at nearly 15 pounds.
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Kristi Gordon: “It’s just a belly!”
"Besides, times have changed. Pregnant women don't have to feel ashamed of their growing bodies. This type of disapproval is a relic from a different time. "
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Ajax woman opens her doors to young pregnant women in need
Six years ago Marion Cozens opened up her home in Ajax, Ont. to young pregnant women in need who are looking for support and guidance.
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NDP MLA demands end of maternity/paternity leave clawbacks for parents on...
B.C. NDP spokesperson for social development is raising the alarm about maternity and paternity clawbacks from B.C. parents receiving disability assistance.
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Woman includes partner who died 2 months before baby due in maternity photos
Nicole Babb had her deceased partner Deonta Bennett edited into her maternity photos. He died just two months before their baby girl was due to be born.
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Want dads to stay home with the kids? Make it worth their while
A U.K. sociologist and father of two describes what's keeping dads from taking parental leave and why a cultural shift is needed for society to view fathers as equal parents.
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Inside postpartum depression: two Calgary mothers describe their battles
Two Calgary mothers describe their experiences with postpartum depression, a type of clinic depression which affects 13 to 19 per cent of new mothers and 10 per cent of new fathers.
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Record number of babies born at Edmonton hospital in June
There's a baby boom going on at the Grey Nuns Hospital and some new arrivals from Fort McMurray contributed to the record-breaking month.
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Carole Anne Devaney: Goodbye for now
In an honest, candid and encouraging blog post, Global Edmonton anchor Carole Anne Devaney says goodbye (for now) as she begins maternity leave #2.
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Rural mothers at higher risk of serious childbirth complications
The University of British Columbia study also finds babies of rural mothers are more at risk of morbidity and other illnesses.
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Jennifer Crosby: How baby Harlow entered the world in record time
In a personal blog post, Global Edmonton anchor Jennifer Crosby talks about having her second daughter in record time.
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Slim pickings for Quebecers wanting to adopt internationally
The Quebec government is responding after a Global News report about a Montreal woman who claims she has lost thousands of dollars and six years trying to adopt internationally.
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Why new moms should be checked for depression long before baby is born
Experts say up to 13 per cent of new mothers experience mild to severe forms of depression around the time of their pregnancy, but only a small number of those women ever get help.
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Military couple poses for touching maternity photo while 10,000 km apart
Nicole and Wesley Bedwell's unique way of incorporating the deployed dad into their first family photo is going viral.
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A tough childhood could lead to difficult pregnancies later on: Calgary research
New research from the University of Calgary has found women who experience emotionally difficult times as children are more likely to have physical problems during pregnancy and emotional problems...
View ArticlePregnant? Know your rights in the workplace
Are employers allowed to let go of an employee on maternity leave? It depends – so here's what you need to know.
View ArticleOver 35? Yes, you can still have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby
Women over 35 will usually have healthy pregnancies and babies, but there are some increased risks.
View Article‘I’m scared’: Expectant mother worries about Campbellton hospital birth...
An expectant mother in Campbellton says she’s concerned she’ll be forced to drive an hour away to give birth. “You’re supposed to be excited and looking forward to this day,” Katherine Boutin says, as...
View ArticleB.C. maternity nurse works last shift after 44 years on the job: ‘I’ve had a...
Shelly Ehbrecht spent the last day of 2019 reflecting on her more than four decades on the job.
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