2020
1. Hay, R. E., Reynolds, J. E., Grohs, M., Paniukov, D., Giesbrecht, G. F., Letourneau, N., … & Lebel, C. Boys whose mothers suffer from depression while pregnant are more likely to be hyperactive and aggressive, study reveals. Article on DailyMail.com, August 10th, 2020.
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2. Giesbrecht, G. How does sleep training in infancy impact infant behaviour at 1 year? Podcast interview with Tracy Cassels for the Evolutionary Parenting Podcast, 2020. Click here to listen
2019
1. Letourneau, N. UCalgary nursing professor contributes to landmark DNA study. Print interview for UToday, October 22, 2019.
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2. Letourneau, N. Parenting Research with Dr Nicole Letourneau. Podcast interview with Krista Forand for the Canlearn Society, January 31, 2019.
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2018
1. Giesbrecht, G.F. Can exposure to a traumatic even before and during pregnancy be passed on to children? Podcast interview with Krista Forand for the Canlearn Society, June 8, 2018.
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2017
1. Giesbrecht, G.F. Can exposure to a traumatic even before and during pregnancy be passed on to children? Print interview for UToday, October 7, 2017.
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2. Letourneau, N. Peer-reviewed paper “Prepartum and postpartum maternal depressive symptoms are related to children’s brain structure in preschool” mentioned on CBC Radio, May 12, 2017.
3. Letourneau, N. Peer-reviewed paper “Prepartum and postpartum maternal depressive symptoms are related to children’s brain structure in preschool” mentioned in Calgary Herald, May 11, 2017.
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4. Letourneau, N. Peer-reviewed paper “Prepartum and postpartum maternal depressive symptoms are related to children’s brain structure in preschool” mentioned on Global TV, May 11, 2017.
2016
1. Letourneau, N. Research team mentioned in ScienceDaily. Depression during pregnancy is associated with abnormal brain structure in children, November 15, 2016.
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2. Giesbrecht, G.F. Is ‘crying to sleep’ at bedtime good for a baby’s health? Print interview for UToday, May 9, 2016.
2015
1. Giesbrecht, G.F. Maternal cortisol during pregnancy is related to infant cardiac vagal control. Television interview with Heather Yourex-West for Calgary Global News Hour, September 29, 2015.
2. Giesbrecht, G.F. Effects of fetal sex on mom’s stress. Radio interview with Andrea Montgomery for News Talk 770 (CHRQ), May 21, 2015.
3. Giesbrecht, G.F. U of C research shows stress hormones higher in pregnant women carrying girls. Print interview with Jennifer Friesen for Metro News, May 21, 2015.
4. Giesbrecht G.F. New findings show sex of fetus influences maternal physiology. Print interview for UToday, May 12, 2015.
2014
1. Giesbrecht, G.F., & Letourneau, N. Social support buffers the effect of distress on cortisol. Television interview with Leah Saarich for Calgary Breakfast Television, June 15, 2014.
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2. Giesbrecht, G.F., & Letourneau, N. Dad’s touch felt at an early age. Print interview for the Winnipeg Free Press, June 14, 2014.
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3. Giesbrecht, G.F., & Letourneau, N. Dads more important than you think; Research shows a supportive spouse is important to baby’s development. Print interview with The Okanagan, June 14, 2014.
4. Giesbrecht, G.F., & Letourneau, N. Fathers important to a baby’s development. Print interview with the Waterloo Region Record, June 10, 2014.
5. Giesbrecht, G.F., & Letourneau, N. Even when baby’s in the womb, dads have an influence. Op-ed published in Huffington Post Canada, June 10, 2014.
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6. Giesbrecht, G.F., & Letourneau, N. Dad important to baby’s development. Op-ed published in Epoch Times, June 7, 2014.
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7. Giesbrecht, G.F., & Letourneau, N. Father’s support is important to baby’s development even in the womb. Op-ed published in the Guelph Mercury, June 7, 2014.
8. Giesbrecht, G.F. & Letourneau, N. Support from fathers lowers mothers’ cortisol levels. Op-ed published in Beacon News. June 4, 2014.
2013
1. Farmer, A. More support needed for breastfeeding mothers: Study. Print interview for Edmonton Global News, July 11, 2013.
2. Farmer, A. Edmonton and Calgary women not breastfeeding exclusively for long enough, University of Alberta research suggests. Print interview for the Edmonton Sun, July 11, 2013.
2012
1. Giesbrecht, G.F., & Letourneau, N. Danger of stress during pregnancy with relation to Fetal Programming of Infant Stress Reactivity Study. TV Interview for Calgary CTV Calgary Morning Live, February 15, 2012.
2010
1. Giesbrecht, G.F. Baby burnout: Prenatal stress could affect children’s health, researchers say. Print interview with the Calgary Herold, November 19, 2010.
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2. Giesbrecht, G.F. Mom’s stress may be passed on to babies. Print interview with the Calgary Herold, November 19, 2010.
3. Giesbrecht, G.F. Study examines impact of stress on babies. Print interview with CTV News, November 18, 2010.
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4. Giesbrecht, G.F. New study sheds light on the effects of mother’s stress on baby. Television interview for Calgary Sun with Jenna McMurray, November 18, 2010.
5. Giesbrecht, G.F. Study examines impact of pregnancy stress on babies. Print interview for news release by Alberta Health Services, November 18, 2010.
6. Kaplan, B. Pregnancy outcomes and nutrition study seeks more participations. Print interview for Top News United Arab Emirates, June 1, 2010.
7. Sylvester, K. Nutrition study seeks local pregnant women. Print interview with Calgary Metro News, June 1, 2010.
8. McMurray, J., & Kaplan, B. Pre-natal study recruiting participants. Print interview with Calgary Sun, May 31, 2010.
9. McMurray, J., & Kaplan, B. Massive study seeks pregnant Albertans. Pint interview with Canoe News, May 30, 2010.
2009
1. Kaplan, B. Pregnant women needed for study. Print interview for CTV Calgary News, September 23, 2009.
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2. Field, C., & Brownlee, K. Pregnant women needed for food study. Print interview with the Edmonton Sun, June 25, 2009.
3. Field, C., & Brownlee, K. Eating for 2? Study needs you. Print interview with 24 Hours Edmonton, June 25, 2009.
4. Field, C., & Ngor, M. Pregnant? Call U of A. Print interview for Metro News, June 25, 2009.
5. Field, C., Hill, A., & Proulx, M. Nutrition study to look at physical and mental health of pregnant women and babies. Print interview with the University of Alberta Department of Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition Science, June 24, 2009.
