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Meet Members of the PdP Study Team
Meet Members of the PdP Study Team
Prenatal maternal distress during COVID linked to alterations in infant brain development
Prenatal maternal distress during COVID linked to alterations in infant brain development
2 Year Anniversary of the Pregnancy During the Pandemic Study
2 Year Anniversary of the Pregnancy During the Pandemic Study
Safety of vaccines during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
Safety of vaccines during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
Treebark Podcast: COVID-19 and Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Treebark Podcast: COVID-19 and Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Stress Management During Pregnancy
Stress Management During Pregnancy
Prenatal care disruptions and associations with maternal mental health during the COVID-19 Pandemic 
Prenatal care disruptions and associations with maternal mental health during the COVID-19 Pandemic 
Capital Current: Turning to TikTok: Parents of pandemic babies are finding creative ways to cope with the isolation
Capital Current: Turning to TikTok: Parents of pandemic babies are finding creative ways to cope with the isolation
CTV News: Calls for help, anxiety and depression increased by pandemic
CTV News: Calls for help, anxiety and depression increased by pandemic
Today’s Parent: stress and isolation during the pandemic
Today’s Parent: stress and isolation during the pandemic
Top News Stories of 2020
Top News Stories of 2020
Parliament Presentation
Parliament Presentation
Map of Study Participants
Map of Study Participants
National Geographic: long-term consequences of COVID-19 pandemic on ‘coronababies’
National Geographic: long-term consequences of COVID-19 pandemic on ‘coronababies’
The New York Times: rising ‘mental health crisis’ for parents during the COVID-19 pandemic
The New York Times: rising ‘mental health crisis’ for parents during the COVID-19 pandemic
The impact of COVID-19 on family mental health
The impact of COVID-19 on family mental health
The Owerko Centre Presents Podcast Feature
The Owerko Centre Presents Podcast Feature
Research from our study shows COVID-19 pandemic bringing some families closer
Research from our study shows COVID-19 pandemic bringing some families closer
Mention from Global News: high rates of postpartum anxiety and depression during COVID-19
Mention from Global News: high rates of postpartum anxiety and depression during COVID-19
Elevated depression and anxiety symptoms among pregnant individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic
Elevated depression and anxiety symptoms among pregnant individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mention in the Calgary Herald: “Pregnant women suffering worse mental health during COVID-19 pandemic, U of C study says”
Mention in the Calgary Herald: “Pregnant women suffering worse mental health during COVID-19 pandemic, U of C study says”
“Experts Fear Increase in Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders”</em>
“Experts Fear Increase in Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders”
CTV News Calgary: COVID-19’s Impact on Pregnancy
CTV News Calgary: COVID-19’s Impact on Pregnancy
The Current: the Distress Experienced by Pregnant People during this Pandemic
The Current: the Distress Experienced by Pregnant People during this Pandemic
Dr. Lebel on CBC’s The Current
Dr. Lebel on CBC’s The Current