Let’s talk about herpes! Between 60%-80% of the population has been exposed to the herpes virus. The nature of herpes is very pervasive and nothing to be ashamed of - if someone has been exposed to and carries the virus, they can transmit it even if they have never had an outbreak or symptoms themselves. But if you do get your first ever herpes infections during pregnancy please tell your care provider as your pregnancy will be monitored differently. Join Drs. Sarah and Alicia as they discuss di...
Feb 23, 2022•13 min•Ep. 104
With today’s episode, we’re excited to introduce a new project that we’ve been working on! Presenting you a sneak peek of our upcoming Pregnancy to Parenthood Podcast Series, designed to support you week by week with informative episodes focused on the trimester and stage of pregnancy you are in. Tune in every week, or binge listen all at once and come back to the episodes you found most helpful as you move through pregnancy to parenthood! We’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 Things to do in Preg...
Feb 17, 2022•12 min•Ep. 103
Today’s guest shares with us her very unique birth story, managing several unexpected diagnoses as well as a due date coinciding with the stressful and highly unpredictable outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. But Katie managed to keep a positive outlook despite these factors which led to her pregnancy being rather medicalized, and even found some silver linings brought by the COVID-19 restrictions. Join us for Katie’s interesting perspective! Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident dur...
Feb 09, 2022•26 min•Ep. 102
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 Rebecca Tranter, registered massage therapist, Level 1 certified CrossFit trainer, and expectant mama-to-be about her pregnancy journey in strength training as well as an unexpected diagnosis in her 1st trimester. If you have any questi...
Feb 02, 2022•35 min•Ep. 101
In this challenging time, now more than ever, we need to work together to support our mental health. So this week we are trying something different - a guided breath and body meditation for pregnant or postpartum people. Mindfulness and meditation is powerful in supporting everyone's mental health, but also for preparing the body for pregnancy, labour, and birth. Whether you are a frequent practitioner or a meditation skeptic, we encourage you to give it a try. You might be surprised at what you...
Jan 26, 2022•17 min•Ep. 100
In part two of our series with physiotherapist and pregnancy/postpartum pelvic health expert Krysta Norwick, Dr. Alicia discusses the very common issue of lower back pain in pregnancy. While it is highly likely to occur to most pregnant people at some point, that doesn’t mean that you can’t do anything to help reduce and/or treat the pain and symptoms! Join us as Krysta and Dr. Alicia discuss the reasons we get back pain in pregnancy and postpartum, symptoms to keep an eye on, and potential trea...
Jan 19, 2022•34 min•Ep. 99
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 their head). Dr. Alicia talks with Krysta Norwick, registered physiotherapist and owner of Cairn Physiotherapy, about symptoms, who is at risk, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment! IG: @cairnphysiother...
Jan 12, 2022•30 min•Ep. 98
Today we are lucky to listen to Madelaine’s birth story! She shares with Dr. Alicia the births of her two little girls, the first by Cesarean section and the second with a successful and empowering vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Baby Louise even makes a few cameos during the episode. Let’s jump in!
Jan 05, 2022•31 min•Ep. 97
As we have said many times in the past, education is a form of healthcare. When it comes to your pelvic health, the better understanding you have of the physiology of the area and changes in pregnancy and childbirth, the more empowered you will feel! So today we are chatting with Aliya Dhalla, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, about the basic structure of the pelvic floor, the changes undergone during pregnancy, and how and when a physiotherapist can be useful - even with remote consultations which...
Dec 29, 2021•33 min•Ep. 96
With the ever-evolving state of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have put together this current and timely episode for you to help navigate the often overwhelming world of the COVID-19 vaccine, Omicron variant, boosters, and how those might affect you in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Our guest, Dr. Elisabeth Marnik has a PhD. in genetics and immunology, is a scientist, professor, and a passionate science communicator. Please join her and Dr. Sarah as they break-down how the immune system works and ...
Dec 22, 2021•39 min•Ep. 95
Today Dr. Alicia and Dr. Pip Houghton, founder of Making Mama Well, discuss a topic that is near and dear to their hearts - how to babyproof your relationship. The arrival of a newborn will undoubtedly create a new dynamic within your family unit, and while it brings great joy, we also run the risk of being blindsided by the challenges of this shift while also experiencing heightened stress due to increased responsibilities and lack of sleep. The best remedy is to have a discussion with your par...
Dec 15, 2021•28 min•Ep. 94
Today on the She Found Motherhood podcast, Denie joins us and talks about the birth of her little girl, Iris. Dennie struggled with multiple miscarriages, a multiple day induction, and severe anxiety during her pregnancy into postpartum. She's very open and frank in our discussion, offering some great advice for those who are going through pregnancy and struggling with anxiety. The Pregnancy to Parenthood Online Prenatal Masterclass : Taking you from anxious and overwhelmed to confident during y...
Dec 08, 2021•35 min•Ep. 93
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 perfect gift for you or that someone special who is pregnant or newly parenting! As you know, we are all about empowering people with knowledge, so in that spirit as well as wish to avoid cluttering ou...
Dec 01, 2021•19 min•Ep. 92
This week we are treated to Catie Mather’s birth story! She shares with us her adventures with multiple pregnancies and three deliveries, all while also adjusting to life with a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis. She tells us about her experiences with induced labour, nursing, and the differences of being pregnant with your first child, as opposed to your third! We hope you enjoy listening as much as we did sharing!
Nov 24, 2021•52 min•Ep. 91
We want to remove the notion of guilt right off the bat - gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can happen to any pregnant person. Due to complex pathophysiological systems at play in pregnancy, that can cause insulin resistance among other things, sometimes gestational diabetes cannot be avoided. But today’s podcast, featuring Noelle Martin, RD, maternal dietician and co-founder of Nourished Beginnings, will provide you with a bunch of tips & tricks for managing your blood sugar levels confid...
Nov 17, 2021•27 min•Ep. 90
Hypertension is the fancy word for high blood pressure, a common condition where the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is strong enough that it may cause health problems. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are health issues associated with high blood pressure in pregnancy, and they are the leading cause of maternal death due to long-term health complications, such as cardiovascular disease. They can also impact the health & safety of the developing fetus. Listen to toda...
Nov 10, 2021•19 min•Ep. 89
There is a lot doctors and scientists still don’t fully understand about what includes labour, both pre and at term. But we do know that there are treatments that can reduce your chance of having a preterm birth, especially if you have had one in the past. Preterm birth can be especially traumatic for those living in remote communities which is why in our guests on today’s podcast, Drs. Kirsten Duckitt and Jennifer Kask, developed a prevention of preterm birth pathway in Northern Vancouver Islan...
Nov 04, 2021•27 min•Ep. 88
As we all continue to navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, today’s podcast is a recap of Dr. Sarah’s IGTV live discussion around the pandemic & vaccines in newborns and young kids with Dr. Rebekah Diamond, M.D. and founder of Parent like a Pediatrician! They discuss the COVID-19 vaccine in kids and newborns, how to manage visitors, and how to ask about vaccine status, among other things. www.parentlikeapediatrician.com IG: @parentlikeapediatrician...
Oct 27, 2021•24 min•Ep. 87
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 birth experience. She did not know at the time that she would be facing a birth trauma of her own. Teela generously shares her personal story with us, discusses with Dr. Sarah how birth trauma can be defined, and how you might reach out for help if you...
Oct 20, 2021•32 min•Ep. 86
Why do we even bother with car seats? Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of preventable death in children ages one through nine in Canada. Driving is one of the most dangerous things that we do, and most of us do it on a daily basis with our children in the mix. The good news is, child safety seats have been shown to reduce fatal injury by 71% for infants under 1 year, 54% for toddlers ages 1-4 years, and 45% for children ages 4-8 years - but they are only effective if used properly,...
Oct 13, 2021•47 min•Ep. 85
When is the best time to start introducing my baby to solid foods? How will I know they are ready? What kind of foods should I give them? Is it better to offer whole foods, or purées? How long do I wait between introducing them to new foods? What about allergens!? HELP! If any of these questions have crossed your mind, today’s podcast is necessary listening! Dr. Alicia and Nita Sharda, BSc, a Registered Dietitian, and co-founder of Happy Health Eaters discuss all of the above and help you demyst...
Oct 06, 2021•29 min•Ep. 84
How does your blood type affect your pregnancy? Join Drs. Sarah and Alicia on today’s podcast as they break down how your blood type may put your baby at risk - but don’t worry! This only occurs in a very specific circumstance that is found in a percentually low number of people. And with proper screening and treatment, the risks of any complications to your, your baby, and any future pregnancies is basically eliminated. Thanks for letting us geek out and share our love of the physiology of preg...
Sep 29, 2021•18 min•Ep. 83
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! Our guest today, Registered Social Worker, M.S.W, R.S.W and Infant + Child Mental Health Specialist Valerie Groysman, discovered this with her own two babies firsthand as well as by counselling hundreds of families! Listen to learn her Top 5 Newborn Sleep Tips as well as what the be...
Sep 22, 2021•33 min•Ep. 82
Pregnancy is undeniably a time of accelerated body change, and for women who have had a history of avoiding their body or engaging in other types of negative body image perpetuating behaviors, body avoidance becomes impossible to pursue. And while this can be a huge struggle, it can also be a wonderful opportunity to begin the healing work around your own relationship with food and your body image. Join Dr. Sarah and Shannon Smith, Registered Nurse working in mental health for over 14 years spec...
Sep 15, 2021•34 min•Ep. 81
Fertility. The fact of the matter is that humans are not that great at reproduction! Even in the best circumstances, a young healthy woman only has about a 15-20% chance of becoming pregnant within one ovulation cycle. All types of fertility require a certain amount of patience and effort - and the good news is that modern medicine has evolved to provide women with a variety of safe and successful options for preserving fertility! On today’s podcast, we discuss the three main options for safegua...
Sep 08, 2021•25 min•Ep. 80
Physical activity is recommended for pregnant people just as it is for everyone, and evidence suggests that it can help in labour. It can reduce the length of labour and also prepare your body for the physical demands of giving birth. After birth - start with the basics, rehabilitating your muscles and body, and adding one thing at a time as you regain your strength. Tune in to learn more from Robyn Rayner, our guest on today’s podcast, Registered Massage Therapist, Crossfit Level 2 coach, and P...
Sep 01, 2021•26 min•Ep. 79
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 carriers available and their respective characteristics! Joining us are Megan Tennant & Sam Bright, Physiotherapists & Clinic Owners at Island Kids Physio. We also share many great resources on babywearing best practice...
Aug 25, 2021•30 min•Ep. 78
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 reason, we should never question people’s decisions surrounding this important and personal parenting choice! Mallory Whitmore is a Certified Infant Feeding Technician, advocate for informed, supported ...
Aug 18, 2021•35 min•Ep. 77
Today’s episode is necessary listening for every prospective or current parent, grandparent, caretaker or even anyone who might be looking to add life-saving to their list of life skills! Because as me and Holly Choi - our wonderful and extremely knowledgeable guest on today’s podcast - conclude at the end of the episode, it's so important that everyone has some life saving skills for their family. Holly Choi is the Co-Owner of Safe Beginning First Aid, a Lifesaving Society-Certified First Aid I...
Aug 11, 2021•37 min•Ep. 76
This week we are excited to share Lanie’s birth story about how she brought her (now 5 month old) baby Brinley into the world! Despite being a labour and delivery postpartum and pediatric nurse and advising hundreds of pregnant people, Lanie speaks of being taken by surprise by many aspects of her pregnancy and postpartum journey! While learning about pregnancy and postpartum doesn’t quite measure up to going through it in person, Lanie stresses the importance of prenatal education, especially f...
Aug 04, 2021•31 min•Ep. 75
