Tune into this @cmaj.ca podcast highlighting the relevance of our SERENE work from patient, clinical, and public health perspectives, & underscoring the importance of continued efforts to better understand and prevent severe maternal morbidity. cmaj.ca/transcript-2...

New PERL publication in @cmaj.ca www.cmaj.ca/content/198/...

Published today in @cmaj.ca: SERENE researchers report severe maternal morbidity in Canada is more common than previously estimated. globalnews.ca/video/117334...

Severe maternal morbidity: what are recent trends in Canada? New articles on severe maternal morbidity; obstetric trauma; dalbavancin, and more. ➡️ https://www.cmaj.ca/content/198/10

Med student Ebonee Lennord from the @perlmcmaster.bsky.social lab hopes her scoping review on maternal + neonatal health disparities in Canada’s Black communities sparks action for better race-based data and equitable care. 🔗 news.mcmaster.ca/medical-stud...

Call for Papers on Unnecessary Caesarean Delivery: Definitions, Determinants, and Consequences Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology invites submissions until March 31st. Details available here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...

SERENE is delighted that two of its research members have been nominated for the 2026 YWCA Women of Distinction awards! Congratulations Alison Shea and Sheryl Green on this well-deserved recognition! bit.ly/3ZcOju3

Did injuries caused by childbirth (e.g., #perinealtear) impact your #breastfeeding experience or decisions? Our team is exploring these experiences, and we’re looking for participants willing to share their stories. Click below for our eligibility survey: hughesp.mcmaster.ca/surveys/?s=F...

New research from @perlmcmaster.bsky.social reveals second-stage cesarean and assisted vaginal births show similar long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in children.

Congrats to @perlmcmaster.bsky.social trainee Nicolette Christodoulakis for publishing her recent analysis of infant mortality among 25 million births in the US 👇🏼. @mcmasterobgyn.bsky.social

New Original Research in O&G Open: Association Between Gestational Weight Gain and Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury. Available for FREE at buff.ly/zVjIOz8

Just published online first @cjphrcsp.bsky.social Maternal and neonatal health in Canada’s Black communities: A scoping review of epidemiologic studies (Lennord et al.) link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Such an honour to work with this team on this important review. Stay tuned for more coming from CanHEAL (the Canadian Network for Health Equity using Advanced data Linkage) on these fronts. #healthequity #black #maternalhealth #pregnancy #neonatalhealth link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Empowering women during childbirth - The Lancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

We’re in beautiful Boston this week sharing new research at the #SPER2025 and #SER2025 annual meetings.

Honoured to have been awarded the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research Rising Star Award at the #SPER2025 annual mtg. Many thanks to those who nominated me and to the executive committee for organizing an excellent meeting under unprecedented pressures. ❤️ @spercomms.bsky.social

Congratulations Vanessa and team for this important work unpacking the trends and factors associated with second stage operative delivery in the most populous province in Canada.