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Financial Planning for New Parents with Aimee Burton child benefit financial planning new parents pregnancy Jan 23, 2024

Let’s face it - kids can be expensive, and having a family brings on a whole new set of financial obligations that can catch some of us off guard. But taking a few simple steps early on can really help put your family on the right track in the long run, even without a lot of capital up...

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Perimenopause and Nutrition health tips menopause nutrition perimenopause vitamin d women's health Jan 09, 2024

On today’s episode, Dr. Alicia Power speaks to Kristen Yarker, a registered dietician in Victoria, BC and founder of The Kristen Yarker Nutrition Agency, with a combined 30 years of training and experience guiding people through the perimenopause and menopause period. While this time of...

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Varicose Veins in Pregnancy pregnancy pregnancy care skincare varicose veins Dec 27, 2023

Varicose veins, those bulging and twisted veins often seen in the legs, might surprise many by appearing in less-expected places during pregnancy. From the rectum to the labia, these enlarged veins can bring discomfort and concern. Understanding their causes, symptoms, and management during...

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Postpartum Anxiety, Depression and RAGE with Andrea Niles postpartum postpartum anxiety postpartum depression postpartum recovery postpartum support postpartumtips Dec 20, 2023

You probably know about postpartum depression, but did you know that postpartum anxiety and postpartum rage are just as common - and much less talked about? Sadly, many mothers struggling with mental health issues don’t reach out for help with the fear that medication (in conjunction with...

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What's the Deal with Vitamin K Shots for Newborns? labour and delivery newborn care newborn safety newborn support nutrition vitamin k vitamin k shot Nov 15, 2023

On today’s episode, Drs. Sarah and Alicia get down to brass-tacks on one topic you may not know is a routine part of newborn care - the Vitamin K shot. What is Vitamin K and why do newborn babies need it? Drs. Sarah and Alicia address this and so much more in this quick yet informative...

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Does Mommy Need Wine to Cope? mental health mom wine culture postpartum postpartum support sober journey sober mom squad sobriety substance use support Nov 01, 2023

“It’s mommy’s turn to wine! It’s cheaper than therapy!”

Why is alcohol the only drug we need to explain not using? It's the cheapest, most popular, and widely available drug for adults in North America, and moreover using it is normalized over declining it, and is...

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How to Choose a Prenatal Course birthing birthing class childbirth education course first prenatal visit prenatal prenatal care Oct 18, 2023

So far, we talked about how to choose a pregnancy provider, and what a routine timeline of pregnancy care looks like. We are also huge proponents of empowerment through education, and often advise our patients and listeners to take a prenatal course to help them along their pregnancy to...

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The Timeline of Routine Pregnancy Care early pregnancy first prenatal visit first trimester pregnancy pregnancy care pregnancy symptoms second trimester third trimester ultrasound Oct 04, 2023

This episode first aired on March 30, 2022, but we are re-releasing it for our new listeners and followers! We hope you find it useful!

In today’s post, we’ll do an overview of what you can expect at your first physical, follow-up exams, and the standard timeline of pregnancy care,...

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How to Choose a Care Provider doula family doctor midwife obstetrician pregnancy pregnancy care Sep 20, 2023

This episode is a re-release which first aired on March 16, 2022. We welcome our new listeners and hope you find it informative!

Drs. Alicia and Sarah address a question they get asked a lot: how to choose a pregnancy care provider! It’s one of the first major decisions you make in...

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Top 5 Early Pregnancy Symptoms anemia constipation in pregnancy fatigue morning sickness nausea and vomiting pregnancy pregnancy care pregnancy symptoms pregnant Sep 06, 2023

“Omg! I think I might be pregnant!?” This is often the first thought that crosses our mind in early pregnancy, before we have the chance to take a test or see our provider! So what are some early pregnancy symptoms to look out for? Let’s dive right in!

Nausea

Commonly known as...

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Mastitis: Everything You Need to Know! breast feeding breastfeeding matitis newborn newborn support postpartum Aug 23, 2023

This just in! The guidelines around the treatment of mastitis, a common complication of breastfeeding, have largely changed! On today’s episode, Drs. Sarah and Alicia provide an overview of the updated clinical protocol from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine - and let us (possibly) be...

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Postpartum Depression in Partners mental health newborn sleep partner ppd postpartum postpartum depression in partners postpartum relationships ppa ppd relationship Aug 09, 2023

Did you know that men experience hormonal shifts during their partner’s pregnancy and into the postpartum period? While this biological change likely occurs to stimulate child / parent bonding, it also causes postpartum depression in about 8%-10% of partners - and is all too rarely talked...

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