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PCOS and Fertility! fertility Feb 03, 2021

Did you know that Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects up to 10% of women? 

In our podcast, we review the hormonal issues that cause and result from PCOS and how PCOS affects fertility. 

We discuss how the first-line treatment is diet and exercise in an effort to balance your hormones...

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Pelvic Physio in pregnancy - How it can help constipation, painful sex and prepare for delivery! birth positions childbirth education constipation in pregnancy first trimester first trimester symptoms fourth trimester painful sex in pregnancy pelvic physio physiotherapy in pregnancy postpartum pregnancy pregnancy care pregnancy symptoms she found motherhood urinary incontinence in pregnancy urinary leakage Jan 27, 2021

 

Krstya, from Cairn Physiotherapy, joins us to discuss the benefits of Pelvic Physiotherapy during pregnancy! 

We discuss the benefits of pelvic physio when it comes to training your pelvic floor for delivery.  Krysta also reviews many of the other topics she talks about with...

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Having a Baby in the NICU breastfeeding childbirth education fourth trimester newborn newborn care nicu postpartum postpartum depression support postpartum Jan 20, 2021

 

 What happens when your baby ends up in the NICU after delivery, and you don't expect it?  So many questions come to mind!  Will my baby be okay?  How often should I visit my baby in the NICU? Will I be able to breastfeed my baby in the NICU?  How do I know my...

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Our Top 10 Fun Things To Do During Pregnancy! fun pregnancy Oct 30, 2020

Are you pregnant? In the first or early second trimester?

Well we have some tips for you that we wish we had known about in our pregnancies!!!

Pregnancy is such an amazing time in our lives, but sometimes we can feel really gross...so we put together our top 10 fun things to do in early...

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Preparing for Pregnancy - Our Top Ten Tips! fertility mental health nutrition physical activity pregnancy prenatal care sexual health Sep 30, 2020

Did you know that almost half of pregnancies are unplanned? Whether you’re planning a pregnancy, or want to be prepared when the time is right for you, we’ve put together a list of our top ten tips for optimizing your pre-conception health! Check them out below. 

Want to know the...

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5 Tips to help Prevent Postpartum Depression mental heatlh postpartum pregnancy Sep 23, 2020

Whether you are struggling with mental health concerns, wanting to avoid them or just a normal human being this blog post is for you!

We are reviewing self-care...what that is...why WE ALL NEED TO DO IT! And how do we put that into practice in our lives!

What is Self Care?

Self Care is the act of...

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Constipation & Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy | how to manage at home! postpartum pregnancy Jul 22, 2020

Constipation in pregnancy:

 

As anyone who has been pregnant can tell you..your body changes so much with pregnancy and your bowels are no exception!

 

We estimate that at least 1/3 of women suffer from constipation during each trimester and in the fourth trimester, which is the 12...

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Dyspareunia - aka Painful Sex postpartum women'shealth Jul 15, 2020

Dyspareunia is incredibly common and has several reasons behind it.  Many women, at some point in their life, will suffer from painful intercourse.

 

Because there are so many things that can cause dyspareunia, it is very important to see your doctor about it so that they can work with...

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Preparing your Perineum for Birth birth childbirth preparation Jul 08, 2020

Many pregnant people we connect with often ask about how to prepare for birth. We thought we’d share a few of our tips about how specifically to prepare your perineum for birth! 

 

A lot of people are concerned about vaginal tears during birth. These are extremely common,...

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Pregnancy and Postpartum...you are not alone! postpartum pregnancy Jul 02, 2020

Pregnancy and being a new parent can be amazing, but also really hard!

 

There are so many changes both inside and out…your body changes, your hormones are running wild, you have new responsibilities, priorities change, communication with your partner is often more strained.

 

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Tummy Time...How to make it fun for you and your baby!!! Jun 10, 2020

Tummy Time…why is it so hard????

 

This is a question we get all the time!! Why does my baby cry every time I do tummy time? 

 

Well, let’s talk more about tummy time.  Why we do it and how we can change it up to make it more enjoyable for babies and parents!

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Lightning Crotch and other pelvic pains of pregnancy!!! May 27, 2020

Pregnancy is an amazing time, but can also be a challenge!! And you can certainly have some strange aches and pains you may have never experienced before!!! Here are the most common Pains in the Pelvic Region that some people may mistake as labour! 

  1. Lightning Crotch
  2. Varicose Veins in the...
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