Depression can be common among pregnant women and new study from Western University is showing it can lead to health risks for both mother and
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Alcohol exposure during pregnancy linked with dose-dependent increase in miscarriage risk
Women who consume alcohol during pregnancy -; even in small amounts -; have a 19% greater risk of miscarriage than women who don’t use alcohol,
WHO: Nationwide campaign aims to educate women in Ukraine on the harm of alcohol consumption during pregnancy
It is estimated that 25–35% of women in Ukraine consume alcohol during pregnancy. As a result, the country has one of the highest rates of
Marijuana during pregnancy might be as dangerous as alcohol
Alcohol and marijuana together might make symptoms even worse.Unsplash/Aditya Romansa Marijuana is slowly ditching its illicit reputation. But as recreational use broadens and the drug becomes
CanFASD Article Summary: Understanding Contraceptive Behaviour to Prevent Unintended Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancies
Background Sexually active individuals of reproductive age are particularly at risk of unplanned alcohol-exposed pregnancies if they frequently consume alcohol and ineffectively use and/or fail
Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health: What we know about cannabis in the reproductive years
This webinar was presented by Nancy Poole, Director of the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health, prevention lead for CanFASD Research Network and the lead