Publications by authors named "Ivy Ferland"
Womens Health Issues
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Colonial policies in Canada have led to significant health disparities for First Nations people, especially regarding maternal and infant health outcomes linked to incarceration.
- A study comparing birth outcomes in Manitoba found that First Nations women who were prenatally incarcerated had higher risks of adverse outcomes like low birthweight and poor Apgar scores compared to those incarcerated after giving birth.
- The results highlight the importance of addressing these health inequities, as prenatal incarceration adversely affects both First Nations and other Manitoban birthing parents, but the outcomes differ between these groups.
