Premature or preterm birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) affects approximately 8% of births in Canada impacting children and families.
Depression during pregnancy is common, but many people face barriers to accessing timely mental health support. Peer counselling – support provided by someone with lived experience of a similar challenge – may offer a more accessible way to complement traditional mental health care. As part of the Peer-Administered Support for Antenatal Depression (PAAD) Trial, trained…
With summer in full swing, we are excited to share our summer newsletter! In this edition, you can catch up on study updates, family-friendly summer activities in Calgary, and learn about some of the exciting projects we’ve been working on. We truly appreciate your continued support and participation — this study would not be possible without…
Postpartum weight retention – the weight that remains after pregnancy – is common and can impact long-term health. Many researchers have wondered whether neighbourhood design, including how easy it is to walk places, might play a role in postpartum health outcomes. Previous research has shown that people living in more walkable neighbourhoods often have lower…
Below are papers that were recently authored by members of the P3 Cohort team (names are in bold) related to preterm birth, the P3 Cohort and its associated substudies. 2025 (April to December) Baker K, Stephenson N, Cuthbert C, Rabi D, Metcalfe A. A Retrospective Analysis of Postpartum Glucose Testing Incidence by Prenatal Care Provider Specialty in a Canadian…
We are excited to share the results of recent research published by the P3 Cohort team using data from the P3 Cohort. Impact of Couple vs. Individual Participation in Pregnancy Research: A Comparative Analysis of Participant Characteristics and Study Retention (2025) In this recent study, published in Annals of Epidemiology, members of the P3 Cohort…
We are excited to share the results of recent research published by the P3 Cohort team using data from the P3 Cohort. Obstetrical Outcomes in Pregnant Patients Following a Gluten-Free Diet: A Prospective Cohort Study (2026) In this recent study, published in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Dr. Amelia Srajer and members of…
Winter is here, and we’re excited to share our Winter 2026 P3 Cohort Newsletter! In this edition, you’ll find study updates, family-friendly indoor winter activities in Calgary, and highlights from some of the exciting projects our team has been working on. We truly appreciate your continued support and participation — this study would not be…
We are excited to share the results of recent research published by the P3 Cohort team using data from the P3 Cohort. The Impact of Relationship Factors on Antenatal Depression in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic (2024) In this recent study, published in Birth, members of the P3 Cohort team explored how relationship factors…
The P3 Cohort has reached a major milestone and we have ended recruitment on September 30, 2025 after 4 years of recruitment! We recruited over 3000 participants and 900 partners. We appreciate all of our participants and partners who are part of our study!
With summer in full swing, we are excited to share our summer newsletter! In this edition, you can catch up on study updates, family-friendly summer activities in Calgary, and learn about some of the exciting projects we’ve been working on. We truly appreciate your continued support and participation — this study would not be possible without…
Premature or preterm birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) affects approximately 8% of births in Canada impacting children and their families.
