In 2016, I was 33 years old and 32 weeks pregnant with my second child. I was employed in Human Resources and went to work as usual. But on this...
Pregnancy
Pregnant and over 35 (or 40?) Dr. Amir Aviram answers some common questions
Dr. Amir Aviram doesn’t like the term ‘advanced maternal age.’ That said, he thinks other references like ‘geriatric pregnancy’ are even worse when...
Four tips from a lactation consultant for establishing breastfeeding
Pregnant and wondering if there’s anything you should be doing to prepare for breastfeeding? Kathy Venter, a lactation consultant with the DAN Women...
Lisa Marie, a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network volunteer, shares her story and advice for working with grieving parents
Image and blog courtesy of Lisa Marie Buccella (centre) As a volunteer with Sunnybrook’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss group, I was honoured to share my...
One mom’s story about having a baby after experiencing a pregnancy loss
On Lisa Ellis’ arm is a tattoo saying: “I held you your whole life and will love you for the rest of my life.” The tattoo is just one way she...
Anxious and Pregnant? You’re not alone
May 4 is World Maternal Mental Health Day. Anxiety and depression with anxiety affect about three in every five pregnancies. These mental health...
Pregnant and have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine? Your family doctor is a great resource
Dr. Karen Fleming and Dr. Kate Stead are family physicians in the Sunnybrook Department of Family and Community Medicine and are part of a team who...
Postpartum depression: Take our short quiz
May 5th is World Maternal Mental Health Day. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of postpartum mood and anxiety disorder.
Pregnant or just had a baby? Tips for looking after your mental health
Being pregnant and having a baby are already times when women are vulnerable to becoming depressed and anxious.
Pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive? Answers to your COVID-19 vaccine questions
Sunnybrook experts answer your questions about pregnancy, breastfeeding, fertility and the COVID-19 vaccine.