Pregnancy

Lesley Paulette, an Indigenous registered midwife, with a mother and child in Canada

Personal Stories

"I've 'Caught' Several Hundred Babies." What It's Like to Be an Indigenous Midwife in Canada

The time-honored profession of midwifery has been practiced in the First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities for generations. Lesley Paulette shares her story of helping nurture new moms and their babies in the Northwest Territories.

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Innovation

Battling the Baby Blues: Meet 3 Researchers Whose Innovative Work Is All About Boosting the Mental Health of Moms

A staggering 1 in 7 women suffer from perinatal mood disorders, which can begin as early as pregnancy. We take a look at how these scientists are working to find ways to help halt depression in moms at the most critical juncture: before it starts.

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Caring & Giving

5 Ways Johnson & Johnson Helps Keep the Littlest Patients Safe Around the World

Every last patient is important to Johnson & Johnson. And that includes the tiniest ones of all: preemies and newborns.

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Health & Wellness

6 Things We Now Know About Gestational Diabetes

It affects nearly one in 10 pregnancies—even if the mother-to-be didn't have diabetes before she conceived. Two experts on the condition share what you should know to help keep you and your baby healthy.

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