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Bookmark this page or follow us on your favourite podcasting platform for weekly episodes about a range of topics! Researched and evidence based, featuring a wide variety of guest experts and Drs. Sarah & Alicia!
We’ll reveal the biggest secret discussed on today’s podcast right at the top: each baby is different. When it comes to sleep, what may work for one might not work for another, even for babies within the same family! That is what our guest today, Valerie Groysman, discovered with her own two babies ...
What is babywearing? Babywearing is the practice of wearing or carrying a baby in a ring sling, wrap or other type of carrier around the newborn ages. On today’s podcast, we discuss the many benefits of babywearing, how to correctly position your baby when doing so, and the different types of carrie...
There are so many reasons why somebody might not be breastfeeding. Everything from traumatic birth, structural issues with the baby and their ability to latch, history of trauma or abuse, or the parent’s neurodiversity may make the sensory input of breastfeeding intolerable. But regardless of the re...
Did you know that accidental and unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in children? Accidents happen, and as parents, we do our best to avoid them and create the safest possible environment for our children. But as we learn on today’s podcast, we may need to refresh our knowledge on upd...
What is Circumcision? How many newborn males get circumcised? What are the risks? What are the benefits?
Well, Dr. Ellen joins us on our podcast to discuss just these questions!
Here is a brief synopsis of our chat.
What is Circumcision?
Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin on a penis...
Join us to discuss this topic with Dr. Rebekah from @parentlikeapediatrician. She answers the top 5 questions that parents have about vaccinating their kiddos.
Check out this amazing resource around vaccinations!
https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center
1. How do we know v...
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes is defined as Diabetes occurring during pregnancy, that was not present prior to becoming pregnant. In our most recent podcast, we discuss gestational diabetes tips and gestational diabetes diet. We also review what are the risk factors for gestat...
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 baby is okay?
Dr. Jasmina and...
Pregnancy care during Covid:
We know a lot of you are seeing way less of your maternity care provider than you usually would in “normal” times and you may be wondering... Is this safe? What should I be watching for?
So let's take a few minutes and go through what the recommendations are a...
So mamas......lets talk about swaddling!!
Back in the day almost all babies used to be swaddled, and in many cultures this is still universally practiced...however over the past few decades people have been trying to reduce the risks to babies and encouraging safe sleep practice. The safety of swa...
Breastfeeding can be tough, and even worse if we don't know how to get off to the right start! This blog post gives some great tips on how to do that! Check out our free cheat sheet on the top 5 mistakes we make when breastfeeding and how to fix them!
BREASTFEEDING TIPS for Beginners:
The f...
How Will COVID-19 affect my birth?
Many women are asking about what changes may happen at the hospital, and if they are at increased risk while giving birth.
We have just had an update from our local hospital in Victoria, BC. If you are from elsewhere please ask your caregiver if there a...