Whether you are pregnant for the first time or have given birth before, labour and delivery can be a daunting prospect. It is often painful and uncomfortable, and can also be a bit scary. While most childbirths proceed normally, in some cases, labour does not progress. This is known as prolonged labour. Prolonged labour occurs […]
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Does Aspirin Use During Pregnancy Increase The Risk of Cerebral Palsy?
Recently, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made headlines in the United States when he claimed that Tylenol use during pregnancy causes autism and should be avoided. While there is no scientific evidence to support this claim, there are legitimate concerns about another over-the-counter drug: aspirin. Some studies have found that the use of aspirin and other […]
All About Chorioamnionitis and “Intrauterine Infections”
Learning that you are pregnant can be incredibly exciting. It can also be scary for many expectant parents. There are many potential complications associated with pregnancy, labour, and delivery, some of which can affect the health of both mother and baby. One such complication is a serious infection that is caused by bacteria entering the […]
Subgaleal Hematoma in Newborn
A subgaleal hematoma is a collection of blood that forms after a subgaleal hemorrhage, or brain bleed. The bleed occurs in the space between a baby’s skull and their skin. When the subgaleal hemorrhage is not actively bleeding, it can form a hematoma (or collection of partially solid blood). This condition is most commonly caused […]
Placenta Previa Effects on Your Baby
The placenta is a critical organ that develops during pregnancy to nurture a growing fetus. The umbilical cord supplies essential nutrients and oxygen to the baby throughout pregnancy. It also carries away the baby’s waste. Unfortunately, issues with the placenta can put the health of both the mother and baby at risk. Placenta previa occurs […]
Rights as a NICU Parent
When your baby is in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), you might feel incredibly overwhelmed, stressed, and sad. Having your baby whisked away from you shortly after birth can be devastating – even more so when you are worried about their health. When you get to the NICU and have to deal with rules […]
Parent’s Guide to a NICU Stay
The birth of a new baby is incredibly exciting – and can also be scary. Newborns can be quite delicate. They may also have medical problems at birth or as a result of labour and delivery that requires them to be transferred to a specialized hospital unit, the NICU. The NICU – or neonatal intensive […]
Cerebral Palsy in Preemies
Cerebral palsy, or CP, is a motor disability that is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the brain during pregnancy, birth, or the first few years of a child’s life. CP is a group of chronic disorders that can affect movement, posture, and muscle tone. While there isn’t a cure for cerebral palsy, […]
