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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!
Pregnancy is a stress test. What does that mean!? Think of pregnancy as an early warning system. Some conditions that come up during pregnancy might mean you are at higher risk down the road of being affected by chronic disease. But this doesn’t mean there isn’t anything you can do...
Let’s cut right to the chase - Drs. Alicia and Sarah have compiled a list of 6 things no one tells you about postpartum! Tune in to learn more about what to expect from the unexpected (yet all perfectly normal)! And follow the links they reference below for more related resources, guides,...
Here is a little talked about fact: postpartum wrist pain is quite common! Officially named De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, this wrist pain occurs at the base of the thumb and is often aggravated postpartum by the frequent and possibly strenuous motions of lifting your newborn (while also supporting...
Today’s special episode examines the often undiscussed topic of birth trauma. Our guest Teela Tomassetti, a therapist for over 15 years specializing in trauma, had decided to pursue a PhD in birth trauma in dedication to a close friend’s traumatic experience. She did not know at the...
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...
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...
Regardless of whether you had a vaginal delivery or a cesarean section, you need to know how to care for your postpartum perineum.
Avoid Irritants:
Bleeding postpartum is inevitable, and it's already in a sensitive way after delivery, so do your best to avoid irritating...
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...
Krstya, from Cairn Physiotherapy, joins us to discuss the benefits of Pelvic Physiotherapy during pregnancy!
We discuss the benefits of pelvic physio when it comes to training your pelvic floor for delivery. Krysta also reviews many of the other topics she talks about with...
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...
Whether you are struggling with mental health concerns, wanting to avoid them or just a normal human being this blog post is for you!
We are reviewing self-care...what that is...why WE ALL NEED TO DO IT! And how do we put that into practice in our lives!
What is Self Care?
Self Care is the act of...
Constipation in pregnancy:
As anyone who has been pregnant can tell you..your body changes so much with pregnancy and your bowels are no exception!
We estimate that at least 1/3 of women suffer from constipation during each trimester and in the fourth trimester, which is the 12...
