In this episode of the Re:Pro Health Podcast, we are joined by Brittany Johnson, assistant professor at MacEwan University and PhD candidate in Indigenous Studies. Tune in as we unpack the impact of colonization on traditional Indigenous birthing practices and Indigenous sexual and reproductive health. We discuss the disparities Indigenous peoples face within the healthcare system and explore what meaningful change can look like through Indigenous-led care and more culturally safe healthcare practices. Thank you Brittany for joining us!

Resources:

1. native-land.ca

2. tipiconfessions.com

Tune in to our next episode of the Re:Pro Health Podcast with Dr. Rebecca Rich, an OBGYN who sat down with us to talk about Inner City Health including barriers to accessing care and challenges within the healthcare system when it comes to providing quality care. We also discuss care for pregnant and parenting persons and how strong communication, multidisciplinary care as well as trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care goes a long way for patients. A huge thank you to Dr. Rich for sharing her perspective and experiences on our podcast!

On this episode of the Re:Pro Health Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Sue Chandra, a maternal fetal medicine specialist, to unpack what "advanced maternal age" really means. What are the risks of being pregnant at age 35 or older? At what point do concerns regarding infertility get investigated? We also discuss what testing, monitoring, and counselling may look like for people trying to conceive or navigate pregnancy at an older age.

Resources:

For Patients:

• MyHealthAlberta handout: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3655
• Perinatal Services BC guide: https://www.psbchealthhub.ca/clinical-guidance/721

For Providers:

• Guidelines from the Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada – Delayed Childbearing (2017)
• Guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (2022): https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/obstetric-care-consensus/articles/2022/08/pregnancy-at-age-35-years-or-older