Melissa Dessaulles, pelvic physiotherapist, shares with us her insider view into why we define birth as a musculoskeletal injury and what role physiotherapy can play in recovery. Feedback: Please take a moment to fill out this very short anonymous survey (>1 minute). We want to optimize Pregnancy for Professionals to suit your needs, so any feedback is very valuable and much appreciated!

Dr. Alicia Power and Dr. Michelle Morais, Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist at McMaster University Medical Centre, discuss aspirin in pregnancy - how it affects the placenta, who we should be considering recommending it to, how to estimate risk and have conversations with patients around it, specific ways of taking aspirin, and any concerns around delivery for the delivering person or baby who may be still on...

Orthopaedic and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Brittany Klingmann and Melissa Dessaulles, Mommy Berries Founder BScPT, BScKin, Pelvic Health, discuss the latest evidence around exercise during pregnancy, including what do the guidelines say, the benefits of exercise during pregnancy, what type of exercise is recommended, and reasons why it may not be recommended in certain situations. Resources: For further listening, check out Getting Physically Active and Exercising During Pregnancy with...

This episode is derived from our first Pregnancy for Professionals Live Webinar Event on January 27, 2023. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the clinical criteria around identifying birth trauma, as well as common patterns, behaviours and words from working with survivors and patient observation. Teela Tomassetti, Registered Provisional Psychologist and Doctoral Candidate, Dr. Pip Houghton, B.Sc. Kinesiology, MBBS, CCFP, and Perinatal Mental Health Certified family physician, and Dr....

Dr. Alicia Power and Dr. Pip Houghton discuss sleep challenges in pregnancy and postpartum, how to screen for what might be causing difficulties, medicinal and non-medicinal options for helping patients improve their sleep, and creating a sleep plan with a support person to set the new parent up for success. They also discuss the importance of sleep for mental health, and how to create the safest space for co-sleeping with baby - to optimize rest for everyone. Resources: To learn more...

Urogynecoloist Dr. Roxana Geoffrion and Melissa Dessaulles, BScPT, BScKin, Pelvic Health discuss OASIS (obstetrical anal sphincter injuries), risk factors and statistics around perineal tearing, management techniques and more. Resources: bepelvichealthaware.ca Instagram: BePelvicHealthAware Feedback: Please take a moment to fill out this very short anonymous survey (>1 minute). We want to optimize Pregnancy for Professionals to suit your needs, so any feedback is very valuable and...

Dr. Unjali Malhotra, CCFP Women’s Health NCMP Dip IPHC, is a Family Physician with extensive training and expertise in Women’s Health. She graduated from Family Medicine in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and went on to create and complete the Women’s Health fellowship program at the University of Manitoba, focusing on contraception, gynaecologic oncology, and general gynaecology. Dr. Malhotra and Dr. Alicia discuss the definitions of informed consent, establishing relationship, and creating safe spaces...

Physiotherapists Sam Bright, BSc Hons PT and Megan Tennant BSc, MPT discuss the proper techniques and numerous benefits of babywearing. Resources: Download various Hip Dysplasia Brochures from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute, which includes the proper "M-Shape" for baby in a carrier Also from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute, check-out their list of Hip Healthy Products Download the T.I.C.K.S. hand-out, a handy guide for patients

Board certified pediatrician Dr. Rebekah Diamond, MD shares with us her insights and strategies for an empathy forward approach to speaking with vaccine hesitant parents. Resources: Patient focused She Found Motherhood Podcast episode and blog post featuring Dr. Rebekah Diamond: Top 5 Questions Parents Have about Vaccinating their Children!  Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center: providing complete, up-to-date and reliable information about vaccines to...