Legumes: Protein and iron are vital for both mother and baby. Fatty acids, particularly omega-3 (found in salmon and flaxseeds) and omega-6, are crucial for developing the baby's brain and eyes.

The Centre for Maternal, Fetal and Infant Research (MFIR) is a unique research centre focusing on world class midwifery, public health, nursing and scientific research. MFIR has a distinct brand of ...

Seedworks Symposium: "Strategic Use of Power and Voice in Uncertain Times" is a free event from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Campus ...

From her private hospital in Afghanistan's capital, doctor Najmussama Shefajo predicts a rise in maternal mortality rates ...

The Taliban's sudden closure of nursing and midwifery schools in Afghanistan has sparked protests from students. The decision leaves thousands of women without education and poses severe threats to ...

The Taliban continues to restrict what women are allowed to do. Now, they can't even learn to be health care providers.

The Taliban issued a new directive that bans women from studying at medical institutions, effectively shutting out women from ...