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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...
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...
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...
Have you ever thought about hypnobirthing? Curious to understand exactly what it means? Check out our latest podcast with Melanie Bearne from Better Birth Stories.
Melanie is the founder of Better Birth Stories - Hypnobirthing & Positive Birth. She is a Senior Clinical...
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...
What is Placenta Previa?
Placenta previa affects about 2% of all pregnancies.
It is when the placenta covers part or all of the cervix.
It is usually diagnosed around 20 weeks when you have your anatomy ultrasound.
Why does this matter?
Well, this matters because if...
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...
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...
We talk lots about the impact of pregnancy loss on the pregnant person, and the challenges of postpartum as a culture, but we also need to talk more about how these life experiences impact you as a couple and how it changes your couple story.
Dr. Sarah had the opportunity to talk...
VBAC
Curious about your birthing options after having had a previous cesarean section?
We have you covered! For most women, you can either elect to have another cesarean section or you can opt for a Trial of Labor After Cesarean Section (aka TOLAC) in hopes of having a Vaginal Birth After...
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 talk so much about how to prepare for birth, but we want to focus the conversation on how to prepare for postpartum as well, starting with pelvic health!
And although we are maternity physicians, pelvic physiotherapy is not our area of expertise so we chatted with Melissa...