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As we’ve mentioned on previous podcasts, maintaining some movement and exercise during pregnancy can help decrease aches & pains, prepares you for the physical act of labour, and can aid in postpartum recovery. But what about more intense work-out regimens or strength training? Dr. Alicia chats with...
As we enter the last month of 2021, you might be thinking about putting up those holiday decorations, buying something special for those you love, and how the heck has another year gone by already!?
While we’re equally lost on that last point, we are able to help you out when it comes to finding a...
How does your blood type affect your pregnancy?
You’ve probably heard about the four main blood type classifications in humans:
A B AB O
In addition to these four main groups, people’s blood types can be further sub-categorized as being positive (+) or negative (-). What that refer...
Pregnancy is undeniably a time of accelerated body change. For women who may have a history of avoiding their body or engaging in other types of negative body image perpetuating behaviours, body avoidance becomes impossible to pursue. And while this can be a huge struggle, it can also be a wonderful...
Dr. Sarah and our special guest this week - Robyn Rayner, Registered Massage Therapist, Crossfit Level 2 coach, and Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism coach - both realized while they were pregnant that there wasn't a lot of guidance easily available with regards to what type of exercise is okay to ...
It seems simple enough - and for the majority of people of birthing age conceiving is not a complex science - but with this episode we’d like to take a step back and discuss the very basics of getting pregnant!
We chatted with Dr. Beth Taylor, a Fertility Specialist at the Olive Fertility Centre i...
If you're pregnant or postpartum, then you've more than likely experienced pelvic pain in some way, shape, or form.
And one of the messages we want to get out there is that YES it's common but it's NOT necessarily normal!
Dr. Sarah talks with Lauren from Core Connection physio about al...
Wondering what GBS in pregnancy is? How do we screen for Group B Strep? How do we treat GBS during labour? What effects GBS has on your newborn?
Well today's podcast is for you!
Did you know that 15-40% of pregnant people have Group B Strep in their perineal region at time of delivery?
Histo...
Gut Health and Nutrition in Preparing for Pregnancy
Have you ever wondered which prenatal supplements are right for you?
Have you contemplated how to optimize your nutrition in preparation for your current or next pregnancy?
We have you covered!
Listen to the podcast below to get all the del...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
