Acknowledgements

This Nova Scotia Atlee Perinatal Database Report represents a collaborative effort between two vital departments: the Reproductive Care Program (RCP) of Nova Scotia and the Perinatal Epidemiology Research Unit. Within this collaboration, dedicated individuals from both departments have played crucial roles, and we wish to extend our gratitude to each of them.

We would also like to thank Alexa MacDonald, Brian Maguire, and Colleen O’Connell who helped to set up the compilation to allow reports to be generated on an ongoing basis. Of course, all of the health information professionals, health care providers, and administrators at participating hospitals are invaluable to maintaining the high quality data found within the Atlee Perinatal Database.

Members of the Reproductive Care Program (RCP) of Nova Scotia

The Reproductive Care Program team has been instrumental in the development and preparation of this report, providing valuable input and expertise. We would like to give special recognition to the following RCP members:

• John Fahey (Research Analyst)

• Becky Attenborough (Consultant)

• Leeanne Lauzon (Perinatal Nurse Consultant)

• Irene Gagnon (Clinical Data Coordinator)

• Estevam Teixeira (Data Analyst).

Members of the Perinatal Epidemiology Research Unit (PERU) Departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Pediatrics

The Perinatal Epidemiology Research Unit comprises a group of accomplished professionals from the Departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Pediatrics. Their expertise and dedication have significantly contributed to the development of this report. We acknowledge the following members of this unit:

• Dr. Alexander Allen (deceased)

• Azar Mehrabadi, PhD, Assistant Professor

• Stefan Kuhle, MD, PhD, Associate Professor

• Christy Woolcott, PhD, Director, Associate Professor

• Linda Dodds, PhD, Past Director, Professor

This collaborative effort underscores the commitment of both the RCP and the Perinatal Epidemiology Research Unit to improving perinatal care and research. We are grateful for their dedication and contributions to this important initiative.