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Jill Buchner
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Postpartum care
Postpartum anger is the red flag no one is looking for
A new study has found that women who experience postpartum depression or anxiety are also more likely to experience anger.
3 minutes
Giving birth
Want a C-section? Your doctor should offer information, not judgment
If you're interested in choosing a planned C-section, your doctor should talk to you about the risks and benefits, and respect your right to decide.
3 minutes
Pregnancy health
Why pot is not safe when you're pregnant or breastfeeding
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada has released a clear message to moms and moms-to-be: Marijuana use is not safe if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
2 minutes
Giving birth
A new study says injuries from forceps deliveries are on the rise
As healthcare providers try to limit C-sections, operative vaginal births are becoming more common. But with forceps comes the risk of injury for moms.
3 minutes
Giving birth
Why vaginal seeding won't help babies born by C-section
The practice of smearing vaginal fluids on a baby just after birth might not solve the real problem behind Caesarean-born babies' imbalanced microbiomes.
3 minutes
Family health
What you need to know about the Banana Boat sunscreen investigation
Health Canada has been investigating Banana Boat sunscreens since serious chemical burns were reported in babies who used the products last year.
2 minutes
Kids health
5 mindfulness activities for kids (no meditation required)
Your kid could benefit from a mindfulness practice, but what are the chances they'll sit still for an hour? Try these techniques instead.
5 minutes
Family health
The season's flu has been declared an epidemic—should you panic?
Everyone's talking about this year's terrible flu season and it's been called an epidemic, which sounds pretty scary. But should you be worried?
3 minutes
Family health
There's an EpiPen shortage in Canada
There's currently a shortage of EpiPens, the life-saving epinephrine auto-injectors needed by people who suffer from severe allergies.
2 minutes
Pregnancy health
Mental health problems during pregnancy are more common than you think
Pregnancy isn't always joyous: New research shows that one in four women struggles with some sort of mental health problem while they're expecting.
2 minutes
Colic
Finally! Science has found something to help colicky babies
New research has found that giving a colicky baby a certain probiotic strain can actually reduce the time they spend crying.
2 minutes
Family health
Oh, come on! A new study says ”man flu” is real
A doctor set out to prove men really do experience colds and flu worse than women, but does that mean they need to lie on the couch wallowing for days?
2 minutes
Discipline
Have an angry kid? This free program is here to help
An innovative program called SNAP is helping teach self-control and emotional regulation to kids with behavioural issues.
5 minutes
Kids
Here's the formula for how to raise a healthy kid
Raising healthy kids isn't easy, but health organizations have tried to simplify the process with guidelines for sleep, activity and screen time.
3 minutes
Baby health
Individual rooms are revolutionizing NICU care
Hospitals are redesigning their NICU rooms to help parents spend more time with their babies—and the health benefits to infants are incredible.
4 minutes
Kids health
10 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Fruits and Veggies in School Lunches
Research shows that kids aren't getting enough fruits and vegetables throughout the day. Here's how to give your kid a healthy head start.
4 minutes
Breastfeeding
Here's how long to breastfeed to cut your baby's SIDS risk by half
A study found that breastfeeding for two months—even if you supplement with formula—can reduce your baby's risk of SIDS by half.
2 minutes
Baby sleep
Science has found why some babies are vulnerable to SIDS
Scientists have found an abnormality in the brains of babies with SIDS—but following this key sleep guideline can still help keep babies safe.
2 minutes
Kids
This new way to fight cancer is changing everything
SickKids has used genetic sequencing of cancers to entirely rethink how we treat cancers based on their mutations, not their location in the body.
2 minutes
Trying to conceive
Stop! This fertility test can’t actually predict your chance of getting pregnant
Taking count of your eggs might seem like a good way to gauge fertility, but research says your ovarian reserve can't predict your chance of conceiving.
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