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While patterns of fertility vary between areas and groups of women in Canada, over 90% of women become mothers over their lifetimes; being a mother therefore constitutes a significant physical, emotional, practical, individual and social experience for women. From the perspective of health care, sexual and reproductive health more broadly, and maternity care in particular, are areas of special concern for girls and women.
Studies of Mothering and Maternity have been a mainstay of the knowledge generation agenda at BCCEWH from its inception. This theme has been closely linked to our work on addictions and mental health as many of the women we work with on substance use issues and tobacco use are also pregnant or mothers. Therefore, this work includes research on tobacco and mental health as well as ongoing work on interventions to support women to quit smoking during pregnancy. This year we will pay specific attention to lone mothers and how lone mothering relates to health, irrespective of substance use issues.
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