Bell Let's Talk Day
January 30th is Bell Let's Talk Day. 1 in 5 women will experience Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders but may be too afraid to ask for help. Let’s change that. Check in, follow-up, offer help.
Wear Red Canada
On February 13th , Wear Red to raise awareness about women’s heart health in Canada.
National Breastfeeding Week October 1st-7th
Young mothers continue to report feeling stigmatized and discriminated against when breastfeeding in public. This week, and every week, we encourage you to help normalize breastfeeding. Put babies and moms first by supporting breastfeeding anytime, anywhere.
2018 Promise Walk for Preeclampsia
The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™ is the single most important fundraising initiative for Preeclampsia Foundation Canada that supports our mission to reduce maternal and infant illness and death due to preeclampsia, HELLP Syndrome and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy through patient education, public awareness and research.
Nutrition Month 2018 Presented By Dietitians of Canada
March is Nutrition Month and this year dietitians will help Canadians Unlock the Potential of Food by highlighting how food not only nourishes, but also fuels active lives, inspires children, helps to heal, prevents chronic diseases – and most importantly – brings people together.
Listeria outbreak and salad recall
Listeria is an infection typically acquired from contaminated food. The recent recall of certain packaged salad products (see link below) highlights this.
Travel advisory for pregnant women regarding Zika virus
Zika virus is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. It can also be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her baby during pregnancy or around the time of birth.
Thank you to our research participants!
Over the past year, we conducted a study looking at brain development and function in children who's mom experienced preeclampsia in pregnancy.
The Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH) wants to hear from you!
The PCMCH is currently working on a provincial strategy for Low Risk Maternal and Newborn Care in Ontario, to help ensure that all women have access to the right care at the right time during their pregnancy,