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Homebirth!!
We are so excited that Heidi, a registered midwife, joined us to discuss the topic of homebirth that we don't know much about!
We discuss what homebirth vs hospital birth looks like, who is eligible for a homebirth and how to prepare for a home birth.
We also discuss what are the...
Twin pregnancies, seem to be more common than we once thought, but some result in a vanishing twin in the first trimester.
In this episode, we discuss the different types of twin pregnancies including mono-mono, mono-di and di-di twins.
We discuss how these differences impact the care through...
Diastasis Recti is a separation of the rectus abdominus muscles that run up and down our abdomen. This occurs in pregnancy as the uterus grows and the connective tissue softens.
If you want to learn more about diastasis recti, how it's diagnosed and how we can manage it have a listen to the pod...
Prenatal screening in pregnancy is such a complicated topic!! There are also new technologies and tests that are coming out which adds to the confusion.
Dawn, a prenatal genetic counsellor from Lifelabs, joins us on our podcast to discuss what options there are for pregnant people!
We review how ...
For people who've experienced infertility and pregnancy loss, many go on to experience anxiety and worry even throughout subsequent pregnancies and the effects from the grief and loss persist.
One of the many tools that can be used to support your pregnancy after infertility and loss is mindfulnes...
We know from our own pregnancies, and from supporting our own maternity patients, how challenging sleep can be in pregnancy!
Some of our top sleep tips include:
- Create a simple but relaxing bedtime routine; this can include taking a warm bath, doing a guided meditation, reading a book, jo ...
Top 9 Things that affect fertility: Here is a quick review of the 9 causes of infertility!! Listen to our podcast for more details around each of these topics!
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Irregular or absent menstrual cycle: a “normal” menstrual cycle is 21...
Diastasis Recti:
Diastasis Recti is a separation of the rectus abdominus muscles, that run up and down in our abdomen, known as the “six-pack” muscles. It occurs during pregnancy due to stretching from a growing uterus and baby and a weakening of the connective tissue that holds them toget...
Did you know that there is a difference between water immersion and water birth?
Water immersion is spending time during active labour in a tub, whereas water birth is actually birthing your baby in the tub underwater.
In our podcast, Heidi, a registered midwife in Victoria, BC, and Dr. Alicia...
So, what is anemia?
Simply put, Anemia is a reduction in hemoglobin (red blood cells) that causes a decreased ability of your blood to carry oxygen to your cells.
Is anemia normal in pregnancy?
Yes! During pregnancy, a degree of anemia is actually normal!
Now, it’s important to understand ...
For some people, pregnancy brings a glow to their skin while others can struggle with worsening acne.
If you've got questions about skincare in pregnancy, what's safe and what's not; if you're wondering what treatments are available for common skin conditions like acne, perioral dermatitis and ...
Are you pregnant, breastfeeding or TTC? Wondering what to do about the COVID 19 vaccine? You're not alone...nor should this be a decision you make alone!
There is a lot of information out there about the vaccine, some of it reliable, some of it not. And it can be hard to weave through. That's w...