Jan 26, 2022
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...
Jan 19, 2022
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...
Jan 12, 2022
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...
Jan 5, 2022
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!