Welcome back! On today's episode, we're starting a series all about "you're pregnant, now what?" Yay. First of all, congratulations, if you are listening to this and you just found out that you are pregnant. It's both incredibly scary, incredibly exciting, and we are here for you. We know it's like a big wave of emotions when this happens after you've waited ... Show More
Nov 3
EP104: PCOS is officially renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome): Why it matters and what this means for patients
PCOS was renamed PMOS in May 2026 (the two names will be used interchangeably until 2028). Today we talk about what PCOS actually is, why the name causes confusion, what PMOS captures, and what all of this means for patients. We also talk about symptoms, diagnosis, fertility impl ... Show More
24m 47s
Oct 20
EP103: Melina's story: Embryo donation is a beautiful path to parenthood
Today we welcome Melina, who bravely shares her fertility story with us. After three rounds of IVF, two surgeries, and losing a fallopian tube to stage four endometriosis, and having a hydrosalpinx, Melina was left with just one embryo that unfortunately did not work. Despite the ... Show More
34m 55s
Oct 6
EP102: Reproductive immunology Part 6: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy & subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg) therapy explained with Dr. Crystal Chan, REI
Today we welcome Dr. Crystal Chan, REI, back to our show to share her expertise on the topic of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy and subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg) therapy. Immune treatment is a highly skilled treatment(s) we offer at Markham Fertility Centre. You ma ... Show More
47m 11s
Mar 2025
Ep 168 Pregnancy: Act 1
Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of miscarriage, pregnancy loss, pregnancy complications, traumatic birth experiences, and other potentially disturbing topics related to childbirth, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. With this and the next three episodes, we’re ... Show More
1h 38m
May 2025
The First 8 Weeks, The New OB Visit and Early Pregnancy Complications
Join us on Ob/Gyn Time to kick off our fourth season focused on all things pregnancy and the prenatal journey. In this episode Emily Freeman, DO and our host Erica Newlin, MD discuss the pregnancy timeline, what to expect when you become pregnant and early pregnancy loss.
23m 54s
Sep 2021
Ep 5 - Weeks 12-14 of your pregnancy
This week is a big week, it's time for your dating scan – the very first time you’ll see your baby! In this episode, we chat to sonographer Kate Richardson about what to expect when you go for your first scan & what sonographers are looking for. In addition to this, obstetrician ... Show More
37m 7s
Apr 2024
First Trimester Realities vs. Expectations: My Unfiltered Journey Through Nausea, Body Changes, Mental Health Struggles and Becoming a First Time Mom
<p dir="ltr">In this episode, I take you behind the curtains and dive deep into the real and raw journey of my first trimester as a first time mom.</p> <p dir="ltr">I talk about mental health, coping with nausea, and the curveballs of pregnancy diets. I also discussed the importa ... Show More
1h 7m