Expert Alert - Give your baby a healthy start

CIHR experts discuss healthy pregnancies

ATTENTION: Assignment editors, health, research and science reporters

For immediate release -

2011-17

OTTAWA (July 6, 2011) – Bringing a baby into this world can be a special and scary time for parents-to-be. Ensuring a healthy pregnancy is top of mind for parents who want to protect their children from dangers and give them the best start in life. The choices that mothers make during their pregnancy can affect the life of their children forever. Pregnancy can also play an interesting role in the life of a couple. Providing parents with the best health advice can help make this milestone an even happier time for all.

CIHR experts are ready to discuss the impacts of a healthy pregnancy.

Experts:

Not eating for two: how does your pregnancy weight contribute to your child's health later in life?
Dr. Sarah McDonald, CIHR-funded researcher (Hamilton, ON)

Elective C-sections: skyrocketing trend
Dr. K.S. Joseph, CIHR-funded researcher (Vancouver, British Columbia)

Snoring: how does your respiratory health during sleep affect your metabolism and your baby's growth
Dr. Isabelle Marc, CIHR-funded researcher (Quebec, QC)

Breast is best for moms and babies. What about dads?
Dr. Francine de Montigny, CIHR-funded researcher (Gatineau, QC)

Aborignal birthing centres: blending tradition with science
Dr. Janet Smylie, CIHR-funded researcher (Toronto, ON)

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To schedule an interview, please contact:
David Coulombe
CIHR Media Specialist   
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