Meet Dr. Alice Benjamin, a distinguished maternal-fetal medicine specialist and, as of Nov. 27, 2020, an Officer of the Order of Canada.
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New Two-Child Policy May Impact Refugee Numbers
The desire to have more than one child has been a motivating factor for many Chinese emigrants for over three decades. Change may be on its way though, as earlier this week, China lifted its…
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Midwives Attuned to Needs of Pregnant Newcomers
There has been an increased demand for midwifery in Canada over the past decade, with now over 1,300 midwives registered in Canada, while in 2005, there were just 500. Alix Bacon, elected president of the Midwives…
View More Midwives Attuned to Needs of Pregnant NewcomersAddressing Newcomer Maternity Health Concerns
Raquel Velásquez’s objective on her visit to a clinic was to have a prenatal check-up. Instead, the medical practitioner asked her if she was sure she wanted to keep her baby. Raquel was also encouraged…
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