Have you ever seen those photos of a pregnant friend walking in a field, their two toddlers happily in tow, or a newborn baby wrapped up in a blanket sleeping like a sweet cherub? You may have had several thoughts, such as that your young children would never stay still long enough for a photo where all of you look good! Or you think, ‘I’d love to get shots with my newborn but I can barely get out of the house to see the doctor, let alone a photographer’! Today, Amanda from Island Roots Photography specializing in motherhood and family photos, shares with us her view from behind the lens, incl ..read more

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About one in three births are delivered by Cesarean Section, though this varies by province, country, and even community. About half of those are planned, also called “elective,” while the other half are emergency, or unplanned. Keep in mind that the term “emergency cesarean” is used to mean that delivery via cesarean section was not a birth preference, but does not always mean a true medical emergency which has to be performed as quickly as humanly possible. Join Drs. Sarah and Alicia as they share with us the top reasons Cesarean Sections are performed, both elective and planned. For additio ..read more

On today’s episode, you will learn how to become your own massage therapist! Joining Dr. Alicia is athletic and registered massage therapist Janette Yee from Ask Janette, who talks to us passionately about the exciting benefits of scar tissue massage after a c-section (or any other injury)! Whether you’re feeling numbness or hyper-sensitivity, Janette and Dr. Alicia describe how and why massage helps, and how to go about performing it on yourself, as always starting small but steady. We know that even the thought of touching a scar can be uncomfortable, so we’re also sharing these amazing reso ..read more

Today we are very lucky to have Sarah sharing with us her story of becoming a surrogate. Well - surrogate-ish. Tune in to learn what we mean by that, as she shares with us her unique path to becoming a surrogate, and her pregnancy and postpartum journeys. As always, thank you to Sarah and all our birth story contributors for generously sharing their experiences that we hope speak to our listeners and affirm that we are not alone, no matter how varied our journeys. To learn more about home births, water birth, and to sign up for our FREE Birth Preferences mini-course, follow the links below! W ..read more

If you’ve just come from a pediatric check-up and you’re worried your baby is small and needs to gain weight, please don’t panic! It’s important to consider that if your baby falls into a low percentile, is this a new occurrence, or have they always been on the smaller side? Are they not meeting other developmental milestones, or are they following along their own growth curve?  It is only natural that some babies will land in a lower percentile, and that is not a cause for concern. However, once they are developmentally ready to start solids, there are certain ways food can be fortified ..read more

Today we are helping you plan your ultimate baby shower! But spoiler alert, we offer no advice on picking balloons, what finger foods to serve, or the best party games. The concept of a baby shower has existed in some form for centuries, shifting in purpose and presentation over the years. Today, we encourage you to think of two main things when planning yours: what is your purpose for having one? And what is the ideal outcome? Dr. Alicia and Dr. Pip Houghton, family doctor with a special interest in mental health and founder of Making Mama Well, discuss shower traditions past and present, sha ..read more

Karlie is the co-founder of Jen & Keri, a former collegiate athlete, and a long-time wellness professional. With over 20 years of experience in fitness she is on a mission to empower postpartum athletes to reclaim their identity beyond motherhood! One of the most important things to remember is not to jump back into strenuous exercising too quickly as it can cause injury and provide more setbacks than advances, but when you are ready to start, consider working with a pelvic physiotherapist or guided classes such as Karlie's 8 Week Postpartum Rehab Course! And consider using supportive and ..read more

Today, Dr. Alicia chats with Dr. Stephanie Liu, a Family Physician and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta, with a special interest in pediatrics and maternal health. Dr. Liu identified a need for accurate, evidence-based child and maternal health information for Canadian mothers and created Life of Dr. Mom, a blog where she shares her experiences as a first-time Mom and provides parents with a credible medical source to help make informed decisions, as well as By Dr. Mom, an evidence driven product line of books, clothes, and skincare products for children. Today’s episo ..read more

Here is Part II of a three part series on the top five gifts to give the pregnant, postpartum, and newborn people in your life! Today we focus on the needs of that newly postpartum mama! As usual, we share some physical products as well as courses that we love both for ourselves, and often recommend to our patients. Enjoy! Sleep is crucial to optimize as much as possible in that postpartum period. Check-out our She Found Motherhood Newborn Sleep 101 Course, helping you create a sleep plan and be ready for when the baby comes. Get 25% off the course with discount code CHRISTMAS! From the Inside ..read more