Ariana Boswell

All articles by Ariana Boswell

• Navigating triggers after a traumatic birth experience 

  Though healing may take time, there are many resources available to help you as you recover from a traumatic birth.

• Rebuilding trust in your body after a high-risk pregnancy

  By setting realistic expectations for your recovery, you can embrace your new reality while also rebuilding confidence in your body. 

• Mothers report diverse preferences, unmet needs in infant bereavement care

  Though many mothers experiencing stillbirth or neonatal mortality desire comprehensive bereavement care, specific preferences may differ.

• Parenting after miscarriage or loss: resources and considerations

  There are many resources available to help you find support, guidance and community following a pregnancy loss.

• Both clinical trial and real-world data valuable in maternal care

  Clinical trials and real-world data have unique strengths and weaknesses when it comes to advancing maternity care for diseases like FNAIT.

• Signs during childhood that may indicate a missed infant brain bleed

  Learn more about the symptoms to watch out for that may indicate your child experienced a brain bleed as an infant.

• Exercise may improve mental health during and after pregnancy

  A recent study found that several forms of exercise, including yoga and Pilates, may alleviate symptoms of perinatal anxiety and depression.

• Ethical considerations critical in clinical trials for FNAIT

  Conducting clinical trials involving pregnant individuals, as is the case in FNAIT, requires careful consideration to protect patient safety.

• Understanding platelet match scarcity & what it means for newborn care

  While matched platelets are preferred for individuals with FNAIT, unmatched ones can also be used when necessary.

• Demand on the rise for matched platelet transfusions in Canada

  The HLA/HPA Platelet Program at Canadian Blood Services, which serves patients with FNAIT, has seen an increased need for matched platelets.