The Art of Creation Exhibition \;which will be at the Turner P ark Branch from November 5 until December 3\, aims to inspire discussions about the importance of investing in and supporting pregnant people and th ose planning to become pregnant. \;The Art of Creation is a collaborat ion between the \;Art Gallery of Hamilton\, the \; Sloboda Lab at McMaster University\, Hamilton-based artists\, and preg nant Hamiltonians. Together\, we share insights into the pregnancy journey and how parents&rsquo\; health before and during pregnancy shapes the hea lth of future generations.
\nAt the Sloboda Lab\, scientists researc h the Early Origins of Health and Disease - the idea that our health is af fected by our parents' health before and during pregnancy and by our envir onment for our first 1\,000 days of life. Hamilton-based artists were invi ted to visit the lab\, watch experiments and learn from the scientists who do this research. Then\, they created pieces ranging from spoken word to murals to share what they learned with you.
\nAt the same time\, 47 pregnant Hamiltonians gathered during arts-based support groups led by art ists and scientists. These groups created a supportive space to share the joys and challenges of being pregnant and discuss Early Origins science. A rtwork created in these support groups showcases the pregnancy experience through the point of view of pregnant Hamiltonians\, who could be your nei ghbours\, coworkers\, and/or family members.
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