Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Vaginal microbiome does not influence babies’ gut microbiome

New University of British Columbia research is challenging a longstanding assumption that a baby’s gut microbiome is primarily shaped by their mother’s vaginal microbiome, while shedding new light on the factors that do influence its development.

Mar 31, 2023

Bivalent vaccines are here: What it means for people who are pregnant

Bivalent vaccines are here: What it means for people who are pregnant

We spoke with Dr. Deborah Money about what expecting parents need to know about vaccinations this fall.

Nov 8, 2022

UBC professor’s new workbook offers tools for a better sex life

UBC professor’s new workbook offers tools for a better sex life

When UBC psychologist and sex researcher Dr. Lori Brotto published her first book, Better Sex Through Mindfulness, she upended convention by revealing how mindfulness can be used to treat sexual difficulties in women, such as lack of desire, pain and trauma.

Oct 18, 2022

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National survey of abortion care providers shows access has improved

Researchers from UBC’s department of obstetrics and gynaecology recently surveyed 465 healthcare professionals who provided abortion care in Canada in 2019—the first such survey in seven years.

Sep 27, 2022

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UBC experts on access to abortion

The U.S. Supreme Court appears set to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion in the U.S., according to a draft majority opinion leaked to news outlets. UBC experts are available to comment.

May 3, 2022

Sexual health and domestic violence during COVID-19

Sexual health and domestic violence during COVID-19

Dr. Lori Brotto, a professor in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at UBC’s faculty of medicine, is leading a national survey to measure changes in sexual health and the prevalence of gender-based violence during COVID-19.

Jul 16, 2020

Vaginal tearing: why are episiotomies down despite some benefits?

Vaginal tearing: why are episiotomies down despite some benefits?

In Canada, the rate of episiotomy during childbirth has declined in recent years, but when it comes to births assisted by forceps or vacuum, this downward trend warrants a closer look, suggests new UBC research.

Oct 21, 2019