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opinion: it's time for canadian employers to step into a bigger role in fertility care for workers
employers need to better understand the complete impact of family-building challenges like those evert and roxy endured. they have employees going through it right now, and don’t even know it.
jackie hanson, sprout family
reproductive health
apr 24, 2025
roxy and evert went through a lot to have baby kian, a journey that could have been easier with more help from their employers.

the ongoing challenge in fertility treatment: age vs. innovation
"unfortunately, a lot of patients are quite surprised when they hear the degree of impact that comes with age ..." says dr. jenna gale of the ottawa fertility centre.
karen hawthorne
reproductive health
apr 21, 2025
dr. jenna gale of the ottawa fertility centre, not pictured, is pioneering a very specific technique on ultrasound to look for endometriosis that is increasing the rate of detection.

opinion: these fertility myths could be getting in the way of your family planning
as we embark on canadian fertility awareness week, it’s a great time to reflect on the ongoing myths surrounding family planning.
dr. ghadeer akbar
reproductive health
apr 21, 2025
whether you’re just starting to think about having children or have been trying for a while, fertility specialists are here to guide you through your options.

study says fathers-to-be should watch what they eat
as a father-to-be, your health and diet before conceiving a child significantly impacts your offspring far more than once thought.
angelica bottaro
men's health
jun 21, 2024
eating healthy before conceiving a child is essential for both parents, not just mothers.

new study shows gestational diabetes may be managed through nutrition therapy
a new study examines the role of nutrition therapy in gestational diabetes, suggesting a significant role for future individual-based diet modifications to manage the condition.
angelica bottaro
diabetes
apr 24, 2024
eating the right nutrients during pregnancy can lower the risk of gestational diabetes.

postpartum depression ‘must be a public health priority’ in wake of pandemic
postpartum depression is just one of a spectrum of disorders that can affect women during pregnancy and the period after giving birth but it’s the one we hear the most about.
dave yasvinski
women's health
aug 21, 2023
in canada, it can be difficult for women experiencing postpartum depression to get the help they need, often because their symptoms aren’t taken seriously enough or the resources required aren’t available.

utis really can be prevented with cranberry juice: research
untreated infections can migrate to the kidneys and cause more serious complications, including, in rare cases, sepsis.
dave yasvinski
2022年世界杯名单猜测
apr 24, 2023
cranberry juice and its supplements have been long-touted as an effective deterrent. getty

vaginismus might not get the same attention as erectile dysfunction, but it should
vaginal pain is often dismissed, but its a real condition that often leaves patients feeling shame, embarrassment and low self-esteem.
maja begovic
sexual health
mar 07, 2023
dr. caroline pukall says that often people with vaginismus are invalidated, dismissed, or given poor advice, such as “have some wine, that will loosen you up.” getty
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opinion: it's time for canadian employers to step into a bigger role in fertility care for workers
employers need to better understand the complete impact of family-building challenges like those evert and roxy endured. they have employees going through it right now, and don’t even know it.
jackie hanson, sprout family
reproductive health
apr 24, 2025
roxy and evert went through a lot to have baby kian, a journey that could have been easier with more help from their employers.

the ongoing challenge in fertility treatment: age vs. innovation
"unfortunately, a lot of patients are quite surprised when they hear the degree of impact that comes with age ..." says dr. jenna gale of the ottawa fertility centre.
karen hawthorne
reproductive health
apr 21, 2025
dr. jenna gale of the ottawa fertility centre, not pictured, is pioneering a very specific technique on ultrasound to look for endometriosis that is increasing the rate of detection.

opinion: these fertility myths could be getting in the way of your family planning
as we embark on canadian fertility awareness week, it’s a great time to reflect on the ongoing myths surrounding family planning.
dr. ghadeer akbar
reproductive health
apr 21, 2025
whether you’re just starting to think about having children or have been trying for a while, fertility specialists are here to guide you through your options.

study says fathers-to-be should watch what they eat
as a father-to-be, your health and diet before conceiving a child significantly impacts your offspring far more than once thought.
angelica bottaro
men's health
jun 21, 2024
eating healthy before conceiving a child is essential for both parents, not just mothers.
powered by
diabetes canada

new study shows gestational diabetes may be managed through nutrition therapy
a new study examines the role of nutrition therapy in gestational diabetes, suggesting a significant role for future individual-based diet modifications to manage the condition.
angelica bottaro
diabetes
apr 24, 2024
eating the right nutrients during pregnancy can lower the risk of gestational diabetes.

postpartum depression ‘must be a public health priority’ in wake of pandemic
postpartum depression is just one of a spectrum of disorders that can affect women during pregnancy and the period after giving birth but it’s the one we hear the most about.
dave yasvinski
women's health
aug 21, 2023
in canada, it can be difficult for women experiencing postpartum depression to get the help they need, often because their symptoms aren’t taken seriously enough or the resources required aren’t available.

utis really can be prevented with cranberry juice: research
untreated infections can migrate to the kidneys and cause more serious complications, including, in rare cases, sepsis.
dave yasvinski
2022年世界杯名单猜测
apr 24, 2023
cranberry juice and its supplements have been long-touted as an effective deterrent. getty

vaginismus might not get the same attention as erectile dysfunction, but it should
vaginal pain is often dismissed, but its a real condition that often leaves patients feeling shame, embarrassment and low self-esteem.
maja begovic
sexual health
mar 07, 2023
dr. caroline pukall says that often people with vaginismus are invalidated, dismissed, or given poor advice, such as “have some wine, that will loosen you up.” getty
powered by
wellspring cancer support
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