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  1. March 31, 2026

    Early Labour and Maternity Care: Research for Practice

    Early Labour and Maternity Care: Research for PracticeThe Early Labour and Maternity Care: Research for Practice book, edited by Dr. Vanora Hundley and Helen Cheyne, was published on March 17, 2026. Several cluster members contributed chapters, including Dr. Hundley, Dr. Ellen Tilden, Dr. Mechthild…

  2. March 30, 2026

    Measuring progress in pregnancy planning and preconception health

    As efforts to improve pregnancy planning and preconception health expand, stronger systems are needed to track progress. While some countries have made advances, no existing surveillance systems use a comprehensive set of indicators. This review outlines key system- and individual-level indicators…

  3. March 11, 2026

    Science of Birth Hosts First Shark Tank Session

    The Science of Birth Shark Tank is a friendly, internal forum where graduate students and early-career researchers can safely “test-fly” their ideas and receive high-quality feedback from experienced clinicians and researchers.Unlike the TV show, our Shark Tank is collaborative, not cut…

  4. October 1, 2025

    Resources for Clinicians and Families on Tylenol and Autism

    Resources For Clinicians and Families On Tylenol and AutismWhat the research says:Nature has published an article examining the evidence and includes this comment“The evidence does not support a causal link between acetaminaphen or vaccines and autism. Suggesting otherwise may fuel misinformation…


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